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TIL McDonald’s is the 5th largest real estate company globally. They simply lease property and franchise rights. “We are in the real estate business. The only reason we sell hamburgers is because they are the greatest producer of revenue from which our tenants can pay us rent." - McDonald's founder.

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9YpD7 TIL a US dog grooming service suffered cancellations and received threats after a Facebook review claiming a groomer injured a dog. Video later proved the dog had been hit by a car as the owner's relative walked it unleashed hours after the grooming
8a6rX TIL about the Wilhem Scream - a stock sound effect that's been used in 100's of films. Originally from a 1950's B movie its been re-used in Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Toy Story amongst others
5LbD TIL the Krakatoa eruption, the loudest recorded sound in history, was heard from 3,000miles away. That’s like being in Boston and hearing a sound from Dublin, Ireland.
L9Md TIL that David Bowie holds the world record for number of music video plays over a 24-hour period with 51 million plays, occurring January 11th, 2016, the day after his death.
67EY TIL that bone marrow transplant recipients often inherit the donor’s immunities and allergies.