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TIL first editon of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” in USA got changed into “Sorcerer’s Stone” instead. Because a scholastic thought that "Philosopher" sounded too archaic for Americans, Rowling later said that she regretted this change

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oR17 TIL that the term “Bus” is short for “Omnibus,” which was actually a reference to “Omnes Omnibus,” which was the name of the hatter shop located next to the first bus station, which was in turn a Latin pun on the name of the owner, Omnès.
w0b7 TIL that even though Froot Loops are different colors they are all the same flavor
Vyx0 TIL that Antarctica was not discovered until 1820
OaMe TIL Chik-fil-A workers are trained to say “My Pleasure” instead of “You’re Welcome” because it’s more personal.
W7Rd8 TIL that falcons are closer related to parrots and songbirds than to other birds of prey.