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TIL Scientists support the idea of giving dolphins basic human rights

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vPj4D TIL the Coffee Break was first utilized during WWII at a necktie factory in Colorado. Wigwam Weavers gave two coffee breaks a day to its workers so that the caffeine boost would increase productivity.
J1mo4 TIL The Postman (1997) clocks in at 177 minutes, and despite two test screenings that ended in a negative reception, director Kevin Costner refused to trim down its runtime. He also funded most of The Postman's $80 million budget himself. Its box office receipts totaled around $20 million.
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0dMmy TIL that in 2009, the FBI purchases two 20mm Anzio Vulcan Rifles. Each Rifle it is nearly 7 feet tall, can reach 5000 yard and can shot explosive ammo. Till today,the purpose of the guns is unknown.