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TIL the colour orange came first because oranges used to be green. Even today some are green in Thailand and Vietnam

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DoZv TIL Schools in Texas are still required by law to teach that homosexual conduct is a criminal offense, despite anti-sodomy laws being overturned by the Supreme Court in 2003.
6K0m TIL scientists tracked a Cuvier’s beaked whale that dived to the depth of 2,992 m (9,816ft). The same whale stayed underwater, without taking a single breath, for 138 minutes.
kOXpe TIL that Carlos Kaiser was a professional soccer player signed for many clubs without having played a single professional game. He "wanted to be a footballer, but did not want to play football",would sign short contracts based on recommendations of his football friends and fake injuries!
LJrV TIL in 1988 a cargo plane was trying to deliver much needed medical supplies to hurricane victims of Honduras, but the tarmac was filled with unsolicited and unneeded donations so the plane was turned away. 60% of items donated after a disaster can’t be used.
yVNKp TIL Randy Newman has 22 Academy Award nominations and his collective family have a total of 92. This makes them the most nominated family. He also has 3 Emmys, 7 Grammys. Recognized by Disney as a Disney Legend. Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.