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TIL The guy who voiced the tootsie pop owl invented the artificial human heart

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WkppY TIL the slogan “Don’t Mess With Texas” came from a 1985 campaign aimed at reducing litter on Texas Roadways.
OGJm6 TIL about the 2010 Filair Let L-410 crash, caused by a crocodile that was smuggled on board. It got loose and caused a panic, affecting the weight of the aircraft as all on board ran towards the cockpit. The croc survived the crash (along with one person) but was killed by a machete shortly after
5VdPr TIL that in the US, 67% of second marriages, and 74% of third marriages end in divorce.
a8dkM TIL that Pizza Hut are ‘The Official Sponsor of Dominoes'
l754B TIL about a barbershop which promoted reading. Children got a discount if they read aloud during a haircut.