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TIL Ice cream originated in Ancient China

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GYErj TIL a statue of Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was unveiled in 2001, alongside a wall with a quote from Paterno- "I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." It was removed in 2012 following the Penn State child sex abuse scandal.
E4Mx TIL the makers of Sesame Street release a statement saying Bert and Ernie aren’t getting married, and don’t have any sexual orientation. Because they’re puppets.
jJwa TIL Jesse Owens never received a congratulations telegram for winning the 1936 Olympics from President Roosevelt, but received something from Hitler
OGanX TIL that shining lasers at aircraft is a criminal offense and can impose civil penalties of up to $11,000 per violation.
OXKY TIL A Stretch of Route 66 Will Play ‘America the Beautiful’ as You Drive to the Side