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TIL that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is allowed to drink alcohol when delivering the budget. William Gladstone opted for sherry and a beaten egg.

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R7EQ1 TIL that extensive use of research in the development and production process of Blue's Clues inspired several studies that provided evidence for its effectiveness as a learning tool. Field tests showed that the attention and comprehension of young viewers increased with each repeat viewing.
GYAPg TIL about a book about 'Vienna without jews' written in 1922. A mere 16 years later, jews were hunted down under Hitler's command
yQrQJ TIL that leap years occur mostly every 4 years, but every 100 years we skip a leap year unless the year is divisible by 400, meaning that 2000 is a leap year while 2100 is not.
YpNld TIL that the NFL made a committee to spread misinformation and coverup brain damage in their players
16g9r TIL in 2020 the Royal Australian Mint released a "Donation Dollar" coin specifically designed to be donated. Six million of them have been issued so far, and research shows over 60% of people finding them donate them, resulting in an estimated $1.9 million donated to charities and people in need.