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TIL: One of the more popular early American wiping objects was the dried corn cob

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KOPww TIL Walgreens found early major success during Prohibition, by filling whiskey prescriptions.
Ryvw TIL that during World War II in Australia, there was a dog whose hearing was so acute that it could warn airforce personnel of incoming Japanese planes 20 minutes before they arrived, and before they showed up on radar. “Gunner” could also differentiate the sounds of allied and enemy aircraft.
7GGM TIL the Popsicle was invented by an 11-year old boy who accidentally left his drink and stir-stick outside overnight
lJdV TIL that North Korea has abducted–in addition to around 485 South Koreans–Japanese, Chinese, Malaysians, French, Italians, and other citizens mainly for them to teach languages at spy schools.
16W8d TIL With 5 McDonalds, Andorra has the most McDonalds Per capita of any country in the world, With around 1 McDonalds per 16,000 people. 63% higher than in the U.S.