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TIL cactus fossils don't exist

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MG6A TIL the fuzzy bit on a boom microphone is actually called a “Dead Cat.”
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LkQwd TIL that because of the austerity measures following the war, Queen Elizabeth had to use clothing ration coupons to pay for her wedding dress. She was given hundreds of clothing coupons by brides-to-be to help her, but she had to return the coupon gifts as it was illegal to transfer them.
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