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TIL Kathy Lee Gifford was one of the early singers on "Name that Tune".

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4XXA5 TIL That instead of glamorizing teen pregnancy the MTV show "16 and Pregnant" helped to lower teen pregnancy rates.
Brmoe TIL the Mount Everest isn't called by that name by the locals of the Himalayan region. The Tibetans named the mountain "Chomolungma" (Holy Mother Mountain) while the Nepalese call it "Sagarmatha" (Goddess Sky Mountain). The Chinese use the either the Tibetan name or Shengmu Feng (Holy Mother Peak).
mxLBY TIL Queen Elizabeth II still has 4 years to go to be the longest-reigning monarch of all time. Something aim for...
e048n TIL Penn Jillette from Penn & Teller has a patent for "Jill-Jet" a hot-tub jet specially angled for allowing women to masturbate against the water stream. The idea was inspired by a conversation with the lead singer of Blondie, whilst in a hot tub.
R70aj TIL because of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal causing mistrust in local suppliers, it is estimated that up to 80% to 90% of infant formula purchased in Australia is destined for China.