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TIL that opium production in Afghanistan increased following the US invasion in October 2001

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p8ANN TIL about nine out of ten Lincoln Town Car buyers were over the age of 65.
DLpe TIL that from 1661 until 1911, the English monarchy did not own the gems in the crown used for coronation ceremonies. They were hired each time, then detached afterwards.
NpLP TIL from 1987 to 2008, corporations paid an average of 22.5% in U.S. taxes. Since the recession, this has dropped to 10% – even though their profits have doubled in less than ten years.
gVAX TIL the world’s longest burning light bulb was installed in 1901 and has been glowing for over 110 years straight. It has a carbon filament that is eight times thicker than a contemporary bulb.
X07NQ TIL in the Netherlands you can opt in or out of receiving junk mail from your mail carrier by placing a "ja" (yes) or "nee" (no) sticker on your mail slot