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TIL Napoléon shipped more than 800,000 pints of wine during his Egyptian Campaign.

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5VAmp TIL that QR as in QR code simply means Quick response
9yyQ TIL that on September 11 2001, Delta flight 15 had to land near Lewisporte, Newfoundland (pop. 4000). The town took care of 800 passengers for 3 days with homemade food, toiletries and fresh blankets daily. Since then, Flight 15 Fund has raised 1.5 million dollars and has presented 134 scholarships.
4XBpR TIL video game composer Yuzo Koshiro created his own programming language just to make music for the Streets of Rage series.
MeOQB TIL A cup of coffee in a white mug subconsciously tastes stronger than a cup of coffee in a dark coloured mug.
neb0b TIL Union General Ambrose Burnside was known for his unique beard, combining side whiskers with an unshaven chin. Thanks to him, we have the term "Sideburns"