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TIL that removing eyebrows from photos reduces face recognition more than removing the eyes themselves.

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4X9pR TIL this abandoned, unfinished 50,000 square foot mega mansion on 32 acres in Wisconsin was built by Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles. It was to feature an indoor sports court/pool and a 60-car subterranean garage. He spent $12 million and then never finished it...
V9Jk TIL: there’s a cult that opens delis in each area it has a division, luring new members in with delicious looking sandwiches, smoothies and salads.
J1ww4 TIL that the current world speed record for a commercial train on steel wheels is held by the French TGV at 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph), achieved on 3 April 2007.
YpMmB TIL heels were first made by the Persian cavalry to keep stability while shooting arrows. It later became popular in Europe as masculine symbol until 1630 when women followed the fashion. First a military asset then a masculine symbol and now feminine.
nWmm9 TIL that a young Beethoven met Mozart. After asking him to play something of his own, Mozart ran to his wife and said, “One day he will give the world something to talk about."