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TIL The term "podcast" was created in 2004 by combining the words "iPod" and "broadcast"

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KY96J TIL The giant balloons in the Macy’s parade were originally allowed to float away, and those who found them got a gift certificate from Macy’s.
Kd4B TIL that Jamaica is the most homophobic place on earth
D1P0D TIL Iron Man was considered such a minor character when Marvel Studios began developing the 2008 movie that about 30 writers passed on writing the script, and Marvel produced three animated "advertorials" to introduce the character and show audiences that he wasn't simply a robot.
epOnD TIL that in Japan, condemned prisoners are only informed of their execution date one or two hours before it happens.
KOj86 TIL that George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, has his own fire department with one fire truck. He originally had two but donated one to the Muir Beach Fire Department. There are 12 firefighters in his department and they protect his land and surrounding areas from wild fires.