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TIL that the Credit Card industry refers to people who pay their credit card bills off every month as “deadbeats”

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R5Zj9 TIL that in 2008, the British band McFly were the first chart act to give away copies of their album for free with a national newspaper
B46e TIL that Pitch is a viscous liquid which flows extremely slowly. In an experiment started in 1930, only 9 drops have dripped; the latest being April 17, 2014
MeBBb TIL that 'growing pains' in kids has nothing to do with growing. Around 20% of kids have night time leg pain, but it's thought more likely due to sports or having a lower pain threshold. The pain is typically gone by morning with no known ongoing issues.
ME0 TIL Slash shoplifted his hat.
JLVV TIL The man who wrote the documents of surrender signed by Confederate general Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse on this day in 1865 was a Seneca Indian named Ely Parker( born Hasanoanda). Upon meeting him Lee extended his hand and said, “I am glad to see one real American here.”