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TIL Egyptians, Palestinians, and Iranians held ceremonies in their countries mourning the deaths of nearly three thousand Americans in the September 11th terrorist attacks

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wLeBP TIL a word - Groak - which means to stare at someone intently and expectantly, hoping that they give you some of their food.
6E4BX TIL that like all major Disney characters, Mickey Mouse is not only copyrighted but also trademarked, which lasts in perpetuity as long as it continues to be used commercially by its owner. So, whether or not a particular Disney cartoon goes into the public domain, the characters may not be used.
WQ9d TIL 65-85% of all white cats born with blue eyes are deaf.
BrADy TIL that astronomers estimate that for every grain of sand on Earth, there are roughly 10,000 stars in the universe
6ELQ7 TIL Orson Welles, out of work and in need of money in the late 70's resorted to appearing in and even directing tv ads for various products. In recent years a backstage video has resurfaced of a drunk Welles filming an ad for Paul Masson wines