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TIL last year more people planned to shop on Black Friday than voted in the presidential election

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OGy1X TIL that after filming on Tombstone had wrapped, Kurt Russell bought Val Kilmer a plot in Boothill Graveyard as a gift. Kilmer bought Russell an acre of land overlooking Boothill Graveyard.
NX4YE TIL that India has a very rare river shark called the Ganges River Shark, which only has 240 individuals left in the world.
xKPk TIL Jews arrived in India 2500 years ago and unlike many parts of the world, Jews have historically lived in India without any instances of antisemitism from the local majority populace.
4We6 TIL that Leonard Nimoy had veto power when recasting Spock for the new ‘Star Trek’ films. He gave approval to Zachary Quinto replacing him in the role.
yVmxl TIL that cows can be fitted with dentures. Because high-producing cattle are often slaughtered early when their teeth wear down from grazing, stainless steel prosthetics are used to extend their lives and keep them producing milk.