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TIL That falcons are most closely related to parrots, rather than other birds of prey

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GYEy1 TIL about Peggy Frank, a longtime U.S. postal carrier, who died of hyperthermia while delivering mail in 117 degree weather. Most of the US Postal Services' 230,000 vehicles do not have air conditioning.
Bg04D TIL William Daniels (Mr Feeny in Boy Meet World) holds the record for the longest active (still living) and 5th longest overall “Hollywood Marriage”. His St. Elsewhere co-Star Norman Lloyd holds the second longest overall “Hollywood Marriage” on record
a8MRZ TIL that Paul Thomas Anderson originally wanted the 1997 film "Boogie Nights" to be over three hours long and be rated NC-17. However the film's producers said that the film had to be either under three hours or rated R. Anderson chose the latter even though the film runs at 155 minutes.
b6WWQ TIL that Hershey’s Ice Cream is unrelated to Hershey’s (the candy company), even though both companies were founded in the same year in Lancaster County, PA
7rZBp TIL during World War II, young black musicians started calling each other "man" as a sign of respect, in part because they were so tired of being referred to as "boy".