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TIL about the Tinkerbell effect that states “things that are thought to exist only because people believe in them.” There is also a reverse Tinkerbell effect. It pertains to everything from religion to politics.

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WkRKX TIL Walt Disney had a neat little private apartment above the fire house off the Town Square in Disneyland complete with with a 2nd floor terrace. Even today there is always a lamp burning in the window above the old firehouse
7ryoZ TIL boxer Chris Eubank purchased the title 'Lord of the Manor' for Brighton at auction. He then used his power to appoint a town crier. She eventually lost her position for being too 'old fashioned' for Brighton.
KY9K6 Til that former middleweight world champion, Carlos ‘Escopeta’ Monzon, finished his 14 year career on an 80 fight unbeaten streak spanning 13 years
69WoQ TIL that the first ever International Sporting Event was a Cricket Match between USA and Canada, played in the year 1844. The match took place at the grounds of St. George’s Cricket Club in New York City. Canada team defeated USA by 23 runs.
y418 TIL - In the U.K. up until 1875 boys as young as 8 were legally sold to a “master sweep” as an apprentice to sweep chimneys. Effectively slaves, after years of hard labour in harsh conditions led to disfigured appendages, poor vision, asthma and extremely high rate of scrotal cancer.