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TIL Japan has Kentucky Fried Chicken flavored Potato Chips

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ep5oE TIL that in May 1969, California’s National Guard was called in to violently clear protesters at UC Berkeley’s People’s Park, resulting in bloodshed and a governor who said “If it takes a bloodbath, let’s get it over with.”
4kD7g TIL that Rupert Holmes, the man who sang "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”, has never tasted a piña colada in his life. In fact, the song was originally about the actor Humphrey Bogart, rather than the cocktail.
e0Ovg TIL TBS sped up Seinfeld by 7.5% so they could add 2 more minutes of commercials.
nW0mY TIL that, adjusted for inflation, younger Americans own $1.23 for every $1 of wealth owned by Gen X at the same age. They also own $1.35 for every $1 of wealth owned by Baby Boomers at the same age.
oBYrr TIL that Lego has launched a “Braille Brick” concept. It’s designed help children who are blind and partially sighted learn braille. The Braille Kit is expected to launch in 2020, with 250 bricks covering the alphabet, numbers 0-9, and select maths symbols.