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TIL that 42 buildings in New York City have their own zip code. It's either because of their size, the money they generate, or the number of people who work in them.

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b6jPN TIL Grand Theft Auto IV's fictional radio station 'WKTT' included spoken rants submitted by real fans as part of a 2007 contest by Rockstar Games. Fans could call a real number for the station and have their rants recorded for a chance to have their voice included in the game.
JYdaB TIL Cocaine is still used in surgeries and hospitals as a local anesthetic for the nose and mouth during procedures, and can be used to stem nasal hemorrhaging in an emergency situation. It is still endorsed by The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery for medical use.
m1jQy TIL male Orchid Bees collect fragrances solely for the purposes of olfactory display to woo females; they are the only species known to do this.
nWx8r TIL three Germans had been infected with rabies after an organ donation, as the donor was bitten by a dog and was undiagnosed
Qdy6 TIL There is a tape of the kool aid mass suicide at jonestown