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TIL a slot machine in Vegas, “The Lion’s Share,” has a progressive jackpot that hasn’t been hit in 20 years.

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p0Dp TIL the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa (one of the deadliest and most destructive volcanic events in recorded history) was so powerful that it ruptured the eardrums of sailors 64km (40mi) away, created tsunamis over 40 metres high, and was so violent that it was heard 3,110km (1,930mi) away in Australia
mapp TIL that the Postmaster general is the second highest paid government official after the President
XE8Dj TIL that a capitonym is a word that changes meaning when capitalized. For instance, "China" refers to the country, while "china" refers to ceramic dinnerware.
kOvAm TIL that Donnie Dunagan, a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor, managed to keep secret - throughout his entire career - that he was a voice actor in the Walt Disney's Bambi film, providing the voice of young Bambi.
Rv68 TIL Walt Disney specified that Cinderella Castle at Disney World would be just short enough not to require a flashing red aircraft warning light on top distracting from the “magic.”