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TIL that the 800 number system for toll-free calling, invented in the US, now exists around the world. Many countries have toll-free phone numbers that start with "800", "0800", "1800", etc. There is also a +800 country code for international toll-free calling, but not all countries participate.

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695bJ TIL chameleons can move their eyes completely independently of one another. They can see in almost any direction, giving them almost 360° vision.
69LBW TIL Tolkien and CS Lewis hated Disney, with Tolkien branding Walt's movies as “disgusting” and “hopelessly corrupted” and calling him a "cheat"
VLd4 TIL Arnold Schwarzenegger once went to military prison because he went AWOL in order to compete in Junior Mr. Europe.
7relb TIL there is a small Pacific Island where about 10% of the population are completely colorblind (only see shades of black/white/grey). The condition limits vision in full sunlight, but may lead to sharper vision at night, like for night fishing.
wexM TIL each Disney film is avail to buy for limited time and then put “in the vault”. It is done to keep films fresh. Side effect is that DVDs become collectibles and parents have to pay excessive amounts for films which also increases piracy.