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TIL concubinage in Hong Kong was not abolished until 1970

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dED7 TIL: Astronauts can lose up to 22% of their blood volume while in space.
GYRW1 TIL the world's first emergency phone number was launched in London in 1937. It initially only covered a radius of 12 miles. The 999 number was chosen due to the ease of dialing it on phones at that time.
yQpjw TIL that Sudan has more pyramids than any other country on earth – even more than Egypt. There are at least 223 pyramids in the Sudanese cities of Al Kurru, Nuri, Gebel Barkal and Meroë. They are generally 20 to 30 metres high and steep sided.
dMdr TIL Tom Lehrer’s (of ‘Element Song’ fame) song 'The Old Dope Peddler’ is sampled in 2 Chainz’s song 'Dope Peddler’. When asked for permission he responded: “As sole copyright owner… I grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. Please give my regards to Mr. Chainz, or may I call him 2?”
gop8 TIL The Walton family has given away about 2% of its net worth to charity – Bill Gates is giving away 48% of his net worth and Warren Buffet 78% of his net worth.