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TIL Frankfurt, Germany's skyline is so reminiscent of Manhattan, locals call it “Mainhattan.” Nearly half of Frankfurt’s residents aren’t even German citizens, making it one of Europe’s most diverse and cosmopolitan cities

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DQOEe TIL that Taylor Swift has an impact on the Canadian economy
bJrj TIL that Vodka was originally invented in Poland, first produced in the 8th century
moeY TIL NHL player Jack Johnson made his mother the power of attorney when he turned pro. His parents proceeded to spend all his money and live a lavish lifestyle. Being oblivious to this he tried hiring agents and advisors to help manage his money but his mother would always fire them
N7nk1 TIL the USA has been placed under Martial Law numerous times. Martial law is military control over all of a country's activities, usually during wartime, an emergency or widespread disaster. In the USA, martial law must be ordered by the president and must be limited to the duration of the event.
eEYJ TIL that between 2007 and 2010, when driving around, Google’s Street View cars hijacked peoples personal wireless signals, collecting emails, text messages, internet browsing histories and other personal information, in the US, UK, France and the Netherlands.