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TIL: "heavy metal" music's origin began with the songwriter getting a Ford Falcon

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ANROB TIL dolphins use “names." Young dolphins, within the first few months of life, display their creativity by creating a unique sound. These bleats, chirps and squeaks amount to a novel possession in the animal kingdom, a label that conveys an identity, comparable to a human name.
KYokG TIL in 1807, Aaron Burr attempted to lead a secessionist movement in the United States. Though his aims were unclear, with speculation ranging from conquering Mexico to taking the Louisiana Purchase, he was charged and ultimately acquitted due to lack of specific evidence of his ultimate goal.
KrG9 TIL Nickelodeon was the name given to early movie theaters where admission cost a nickel
b6o1a TIL Hopscotch is listed among the games prohibited by Buddha.
yb4M TIL despite not turning a profit, Reddit plans to donate 10% of its ad revenue to non-profit organizations this year.