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TIL despite critical acclaim, “The Wire” received poor ratings, which the creator attributed to the complexity of the plot, a poor time slot, heavy use of esoteric slang, and a predominantly black cast.

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yVLnJ TIL that there exists a “Chili Appreciation Society” that hosts cookoffs about the best chili
WkG0B TIL Russians do not actually use the term comrade and the term is actually translated as tovarisch and used as such
XEZdD TIL Christmas in the Middle Ages was more like Mardi Gras on steroids; including raucous parties that lasted for days, animal sacrifices, and adult trick or treating.
m08Y TIL the African continent had a native species of bear “The Atlas Bear” which suffered great populations declines due to the Roman empire’s demand for animals for gladiatorial events. The animal was hunted into extinction by the 1870s
ZxRp TIL there is a $2 millon Leica Lens owned by a guy in Qatar. Apparently it rocks, but no photos have ever been published to prove its ability.