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TIL that in the first edition of the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory novel, The Oompa Loompas were Black pygmies imported from "the deepest and darkest part of the African jungle,"

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LQ5R0 TIL about solutions journalism, an approach of reporting that focuses on solutions to problems and if they are working or not working by citing credible evidence.
pYe4b TIL Duke Kahanamoku was not only a 5-time Olympic medalist in swimming, but also a pioneering surfer who is credited with popularizing surfing around the world. Later in life Kahanamoku was elected to serve as the Sheriff of Honolulu, Hawaii from 1932 to 1961.
5e78 TIL Liam Neeson was offered the role of James Bond in Goldeneye (1995) but turned down the role because he wasn’t interested in starring in action movies.
x6vDg TIL Harrison Ford worked as a roadie for The Doors in the late 60s
pYZWN TIL the actual valve in freeze-proof outdoor faucets is way back inside the house, on the warm side of the insulation