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TIL that radio broadcasting began in university physics and engineering departments

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Y76Xd TIL Governor Al Smith and candidate for President in 1928 dropped out of school at 14 and never attended high school or college
0wJJv TIL in 1976 a woman sued Disney for $150,000 in damages, claiming one of the Three Little Pigs fondled her at "It's a Small World" and that she gained 50 lbs (23 kg) as a result. The case was dropped when the costume was found to have "inoperable stub arms," making said fondling impossible.
44gN TIL Oscar winners must sign an agreement stating that should they wish to sell their statuettes, they must first offer them to the Academy for $1. If they refuse, they cannot keep their trophy.
g0lX TIL that the soundtrack for Spyro the Dragon was composed by the drummer for The Police
NDmM TIL that mushrooms have 30,000 sexes and can mate with any but their own.