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Today I learned that the figures in Philadelphia City Hall actually have meaning. Well, at least I learned about one group. Now to learn about the rest.

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jNdOn TIL that the New Zealander singer Wing sent Trey Parker of South Park a letter of thanks as a result of the boost of sales of her records after she was featured in a South Park episode.
VBYJG TIL that reserve parachutes are packed by a FAA certified rigger who goes through a deliberate step-by-step process which can take over an hour.
JY9X4 TIL that the Karamanid dynasty, a Muslim beylik (principality) that existed in Anatolia (present-day Turkey) from 1250-1487, used a blue Star of David on a white background for their flag
Eg5Ro TIL the V in boulder grades stands for "Vermin"; named after legendary rock climber "Vermin" Sherman. A well known poster of Vermin shows him drinking a beer while free soloing Lord of the Rings (5.13b) in flip-flops.