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TIL people downloaded computer games over the radio in the 80s

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nWyWo TIL there’s an energy drink called “Cocaine”, released in 2006 and banned 6 months later. Online sales of Cocaine then quadrupled. Redux Beverages rebranded “Cocaine” to “No Name” to get around a temporary ban. The name was changed back in February of 2008, and Cocaine can be bought today online.
e0QV5 TIL that during WWII Polish children and women were given refuge by an Indian king.
WGyA TIL: During the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Greece always enters the stadium first due to its status as the birthplace of the Olympics.
QPKM TIL William Shatner once sold his kidney stone for $25,000 and donated the money to Hurricane Katrina Victims
Ea7 TIL Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, Busta Rhymes, and DMX all attended the same high school