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0d8MA TIL In 1833, Britain used 40% of its national budget to pass the Slavery Abolition Act. The British government borrowed £20 million to compensate slave owners, but nothing was paid to the enslaved people themselves. The loan was one of the largest in history and wasn't paid off until 2015.
WkNxd TIL the “Masters of the Universe” film was to have a sequel where He-Man was to return to earth disguised as a professional quarterback. The movie fell through and all costumes and sets were used to make the movie Cyborg starring Jean Claude Van Damme
XWD8 TIL the Large Hadron Collider had to be shutdown when a weasel fell into it.
rR11 TIL that Crows living in urban areas are known to gather nuts then place them in the street for passing cars to crack open the shells. Then, after waiting patiently for the light to change, they return to the street to eat them.They are also considered as 5th Smartest animals.
1amyP TIL that while there are multiple elements named after coutries (Americium, Francium, Germanium, Polonium.. ) there is only one country named after an element. 'Argentina' is derived from 'Argentum' the latin name for Silver. The symbol for Silver is Ag.