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TIL the Ponderosa Steakhouse chain of restaurants was founded in 1963 by Dan Blocker, who played Eric “Hoss” Cartwright on Bonanza.

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b6jWa TIL that in Japan, there’s a train station with only one platform and no exit. It exists purely for passengers to get off, enjoy nature, and get back on the next train.
EllV TIL the term “Politically Correct” was originally used within the Communist Party in Stalinist Russia to describe which opinions on government were appropriate to hold and which were not.
LkBmV TIL there was a video game battle involving 7,546 people that spanned 2 days, and resulting in the destruction of between $300,000 and $330,000 in assests. Its the largest and most expensive video game battle ever
N7r8P TIL upon leaving his role as president, George Washington gave America two pieces of advice: 1.) Avoid excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions. 2.) In foreign affairs, he warned against long-term alliances with other nations.
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