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TIL Iwo Jima changed its name back to Iōtō in 2007

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694Qm TIL scientists discovered a “dinosaur disco”, more than 100 tracks made by giant, long-necked dinosaurs, brontosaurs and brachiosaurs on a small shore on the Isle of Skye
yQAgM TIL that in 1907, Alfredo Di Lilio invented the modern dish, Fettuccine Alfredo, to entice his pregnant wife.
daWB TIL that Family Sued Burger King for $3 Million Following Brawl with Employees.The manager sneezed before making the ice cream and continued without washing her hands. The pair asked the manager to make a second ice cream cone after washing her hands. The manager refused which led to the brawl
B5wW TIL that in an 8-hour day, a survey found that the average worker is only productive for 2 hours and 53 minutes.
J9k4 TIL at its height in the early 00s, Blockbuster Video earned nearly $800 million through late fees alone, making up 16% of its revenue.