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TIL that electric cars are not a modern invention. In the early 1900s, electric vehicles accounted for about a third of all vehicles on the road and were popular due to their quiet and clean operation, especially in urban areas.

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BrrZr TIL that The Price Is Right and Grand Theft Auto logos use the same font
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