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TIL George Takei did the voice of Phoebe’s father on Hey Arnold!

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lyMK TIL human nostrils alternate air flow every hour in order to give the other nostril a “break” from air particles, odours and other irritants. This is why, during a cold, one nostril always appears to be plugged while other is open.
BrMbW TIL the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) says it is unacceptable to place ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18. Mustard, relish, onions, cheese and chili are acceptable.
b9P8E TIL: American Dialect Society (founded 1889) has voted for Singular 'They' as 'Word of the Decade' for its growing use to refer to a known person whose gender identity is non-binary.
xVXr7 TIL James Smithson, the founding donor of the Smithsonian Institute, was English and never actually stepped foot in the United States. His reasoning behind leaving such a vast inheritance to a foreign country is unknown.
VnoG TIL That in 2007, a group of college students drove the speed limit (55MPH) on I-285 and backed up traffic for miles.