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TIL about "Amazon Tours", where members of the public can book a free 60-90 minute tours of select Amazon Fulfillment Centers throughout North America

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xdMg TIL that in 2006, the makers of Listerine sued the makers of Crest for saying that four out of five dentists recommended Crest mouthwash. They claimed that the 269 dentists surveyed were each paid $75 for participating.
EolW TIL that in Switzerland, in order to vote, you either present your sword or photo ID
glX8 TIL that a girl in Iran gave birth at the age of 9 after being prostituted by her parents. When she was 19, she was sentenced to death for incest and prostitution, until a lawyer intervened and had her sentence reduced to public beating and imprisonment.
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