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TIL that there has never been a recorded instance of someone being killed by a black bear mother defending her cubs

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WkNbL TIL a man found a copy of the declaration of independence in an old picture frame he bought for $4 at a yard sale. It turned out to be a first print from the 4th July 1776. It later sold for $2.42 million, then $8.14 million.
j6xOQ TIL voice actor Frank Welker (Fred on Scooby Doo, Nibbler on Futurama) is the third-highest-grossing actor of all time
9YrO6 TIL the Nokia ringtone is taken from a classical guitar piece called 'Gran Val' by Francisco Tarrega
gVAX TIL the world’s longest burning light bulb was installed in 1901 and has been glowing for over 110 years straight. It has a carbon filament that is eight times thicker than a contemporary bulb.
GYg4E TIL that the 1st overall draft pick in the inaugural NFL draft ultimately decided not to play in the NFL, rejecting offers from two teams, to ultimately work for a rubber company