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TIL the Harry Potter series is the best-selling book series of all-time with 600 million copies sold globally between the seven books.

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m1Zbv TIL that Benjamin Franklin wrote a joke paper submission to the Royal Academy of Brussels called "Fart Proudly" which details how important research into reducing the smell of farts needs to be undertaken.
xVpgk TIL San Marino has two heads of state named Captains Regent, that are elected every six months and traditionally are chosen from opposing parties.
VMjMG TIL in 1937, dancer Patricia Douglas was assaulted at an MGM party. She hired a lawyer and tried to sue, even going to the federal court after the state court dismissed her suit. MGM spread lies about her, claiming she was promiscuous and had a venereal disease, and covered up the crime.
OoW9g TIL in 1936 Jesse Owens a Black American Olympian 4 time gold medalist in track and field who competed in Nazi Germany did not receive any congratulations from then President FDR. Only decades later in 1976 was he finally recognized for his achievements representing America.
9Yw56 TIL one gallon of horseshoe crab blood sells for $60,000 on the world market.