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TIL that Emmy winners aren’t just given the statuette; they actually have to buy it (for around $500) if they want to take it home.

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vmB8 TIL that Brian May, the virtuoso lead guitarist for Queen, plays on a guitar that he and his father built from scratch called the Red Special which intentionally produces feedback.
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yQLMM TIL the “Florida man” phenomenon exists because freedom of information laws in Florida make it easier for journalists to obtain information about arrests from the police than in other states
DQBwJ TIL New Zealand sea lions move up to 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) inland, from beach to tall grasses, and into forests.
a5L0 TIL: “Avocado Hand” is a recognised term amongst hospital staff. It regards a self-inflicted injury whilst attempting to slice an avocado.