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TIL Mr Rogers poured the 100 billionth Crayola crayon

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nWBwr TIL the mayor of High Wycombe, England, since the 17th century must be weighed before and after their term to see if they gained weight from corruption. If they do, they are publicly booed.
EgQm0 TIL in World War II several U.S railroad companies sponsored military “railway battalions” to help with the war effort. Company bosses became military officers and 1000’s of American railroad employees joined the effort throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
vP9j TIL that Jesse Pinkman was originally planned to be killed off after the first season of Breaking Bad
NXPa1 TIL not only does water only block 20% of UV rays with 3 feet of depth, but also the water surface reflects UV rays so being around water increases UV exposure
NXeWE TIL that there is an eight-member “Effervescence & Champagne” research team at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, where they study the effects of bubbles on champagne, as well as cola and beer.