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TIL the Producers of Hannah Montana almost named her Alexis Texas.

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yQlep TIL that 80 years ago in this day Georg Esler tried to kill Hitler with a time bomb. For climate reasons Hitler left the building early than expected and the bomb exploded only 13 minutes after his departure. Everything could have been different.
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4Zm5 TIL the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act protects your right to use independent repair shops and parts (contrary to what Apple and other electronics makers are doing with “Warranty Void” stickers)
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699lX TIL that Potatoes had 'Fruits' - and they are highly poisonous