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TIL The revolution that transformed Brazil into a republic was so uneventful that the few witnesses present didn’t even know it happened and the dethroned Emperor didn’t even care.

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QJP0X TIL The 'Nut Rage Incident' occurred when Vice President of Korean Air was served nuts in a sealed bag instead of a plate in 1st Class. After a heated argument, she assaulted the attendant and ordered the plane to return to the gate. She was sentenced to 12-months in prison for obstructing safety.
a8D6A TIL There are more than 650 American cities that share their name with those found in the U.K. As British colonists set up home in America, they brought with them the names of their hometowns and cities.
7r5Gb TIL a Colorado law requires employers to disclose their targeted pay range in job postings, setting pay expectations for applicants and allowing current employees to learn about this range comparative to their own.
NXQJE TIL in 2014 Meryl Streep attacked Walt Disney for being “a bigot” while presenting the Best Actress award to Emma Thompson for “Saving Mr. Banks”, a Disney film about Walt Disney. Streep referenced a rejection letter in 1938 from Disney informing a female applicant that “girls are not considered”.
BkpK TIL WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper broke down in Mickey Rourke’s arms after watching a screening of The Wrestler, due to the film’s accurate portrayal of the lives many older and independent professional wrestlers live.