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TIL gasoline is currently 4 cents a gallon in Venezuela

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0wlDp TIL that famed New Jersey singer Frank Sinatra, is the Great Uncle of another famed New Jersey singer, Jon Bon Jovi.
9pGp TIL In 1969 A book was published called ‘The Unfortunates’ which was presented as an unbound collection of sheets for the buyer to read in any order they desired with the exception of the 'First’ and 'Last’ Chapters
D1DNr TIL that half the world watches live broadcasts of the Olympics
x6Nb TIL the Swiss Guard, known now as the guys in the silly costumes that stand around the Vatican holding spears, once stood against an army as it sacked Rome. 189 Guard stood against 20,000 invaders at the Vatican long enough for Pope Clement VII to escape the city.
Oox64 TIL that during Prohibition (1920-1933), the US government poisoned alcohol leading to dangerous consequences. Experts estimate that the Federal government poisoning program lead to over 10,000 deaths. All for a societal reformation in the name of peace.