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TIL billboards are banned in four states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, and Vermont.

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0w8Pj TIL that TV show Top Gear conducted an extreme test of a Toyota pickup truck by leaving it on a beach to be taken by the tide, leaving it on top of a highrise building that was demolished, and setting it on fire. It still ran after being repaired with only the tools in the truck's toolbox.
a8BLZ TIL that the first black air force pilot in history was an African-Turkish named Ahmet Ali. He served in World War I and Turkish War of Independence, retired from Turkish Air Force as a colonel in 1949 and died in 1969. His grandchildren are still living in Turkey and also active in aviation.
yQAeM TIL Marlon Wayans was cast as Robin in Batman Returns. Producers decided that, with The Penguin and Catwoman, the movie was too crowded and decided to cut out Robin. Despite not getting to actually play the role, Wayans was still paid $100,000 and receives royalty checks up to this very day.
mxQMR TIL That the book 'Where the Wild Things Are' created controversy when it was first published because many parents and people thought that the wild things looked too scary for children
5Oxr TIL Bond’s classic Aston Martin car in Skyfall was made by a 3d printer.