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TIL there is a “troll factory” in Russia where people are paid to spread pro-Russian posts in social networks

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VMd9Z TIL the English horn is not english at all. Its name comes from a mistranslation "cor angle", which means "angled horn" in French, heard instead as "cor anglais."
rM1M TIL that Rolex is a private non-profit company. Its owned by trust which is run by custodians who do not benefit finically. Rolex profit is either re-invested in the company or donated to charities in Geneva.
N0D8 TIL Russian cruise missiles form p2p networks, hunt in packs and elect an Alpha to lead them. Oh and they’re 40 years old and still in use.
PYdmn TIL there's Mega Man comic-book series licensed by Capcom called "Novas Aventuras de Megaman" made by Brazilians, and is considered controversial for changing the plot and featuring partial nudity, gore, and swearing.
ANgmn TIL approximately 3% of the population has experienced psychosis