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TIL the average American pimp has three prostitutes in his service

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d8x99 TIL the flags of many African nations have the colors green, gold and red borrowed from the flag of Ethiopia, which remained outside European control during the colonial era by defeating Italy. As a result, the country drew the admiration of many newly independent states in Africa.
L8GZ TIL of Tazmamart, a Moroccan secret prison for political prisoners who were cramped in single-person underground cells 24 hours a day and not allowed any light or human contact
ogbK TIL that a young Ian McDiarmid portrayed and old Emperor Palpatine in Return of the Jedi, and an old Ian McDiarmid portrayed a young Palpatine in the prequels.
POpn TIL Companies that appear on the TV Show Shark Tank have to give away 5% of their companies equity or 2% Royalties.
BwLL TIL that Kelloggs made their cereal boxes thinner in 2008 but kept the price the same so that buyers wouldn’t perceive the smaller size box when viewed from the front.