› added 9 years ago

119

TIL: Google Maps once generated a phantom town, Argleton, it appeared for job applicants, shops, real estate and had its own postcode.

Read more wikipedia.org

via ift.tt

9wD16 TIL in Japan, many traffic lights play "Tōryanse", a distinctive children's tune that indicates when it's safe to cross. It's been referenced in a lot of anime and pop culture.
gMwY7 TIL there’s a game called Liar’s Poker, in which players cheat to win.
WkMGo TIL A woman was successfully was diagnosed in 1984 with a brain tumor, after she began hearing unknown voices in her head that told her she needed to have a brain scan.
wL1JM TIL infamous cult leader Jim Jones was one of the first people in Indiana to have a desegregated congregation which also aided in desegregating local businesses and restaurants through peaceful protests. Throughout his early life he was very passionate about civil rights.
oyV8 TIL: Reed Hastings started Netflix out of frustration over a $40.00 late charge from Blockbuster for Apollo 13.