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TIL McDonald’s is set to have fewer locations next year for first time ever

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1aQK7 TIL the oldest boat ever found was the Pesse canoe, carbon dating indicates that the boat was constructed during the early mesolithic period between 8040 BCE and 7510 BCE
1aRLP TIL that when the VCR was invented, film companies tried to make it illegal due to the possibility of recording copyrighted material, in a case which reached the Supreme Court. The head of the MPAA compared the effect of the VCR on television to that of the Boston Strangler on women.
1aEwO TIL France will veto any candidate for UN Secretary General that cannot speak French. Kofi Annan was selected because he was the only French speaking candidate from an English speaking country. Ban Ki Moon took evening French classes to avoid a potential veto.
peBO TIL Samurai in Japan were allowed to execute civilians who paid them disrespect.
e08yL TIL Raking your leaves destroys ecosystems. Fallen leaves create a natural layer that butterflies, moths, salamanders, chipmunks, box turtles, toads, shrews, worms, and other species rely on for food and shelter.