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TIL Wilson won the Critics’ Choice Award “Best Inanimate Object” for his role in Cast Away

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gMGyD TIL Toyota only made 2 convertible 2000GTs. They were specially made for use in a James Bond movie, because Sean Connery was too tall to fit in the standard model.
b9YL7 TIL there is a functional link between syphilis and the popularity of codpieces in the 1500s. Syphilis showed up in Europe in 1494 shortly after Columbus returned and codpieces appeared around 1500. The codpiece protected the penis, held medicinal ointments and protected stylish clothing.
wpY TIL The zoo in Toledo, Ohio was created when a baby bear was donated to the city in 1900. The bear turned out to be an adult woodchuck.
QVX TIL New Zealand was home to the largest known eagle until just around 1400CE, with a wingspan of 2.6 to 3m
B4yD TIL that Dr Dre has beaten a couple women. Years ago he publicly beat a female reporter at a party while his bodyguard held the crowd back. He also beat his ex girlfriend while they were together.