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TIL: If you still own a 1st gen Ipod, you might be entitled to a free replacement/upgrade

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LWbV TIL: Adjusted for inflation Gone with the wind(1939) is the highest-grossing movie of all time.
RkV7 TIL Twister was originally accused of being ‘sex in a box’ by its competitors in 1966.
KOxZ9 TIL that the Soviet Union built their own Space Shuttle in secret. In November of 1988, they revealed and launched The Buran for it’s one and only flight successfully. Unlike the US Space Shuttles, this space craft was fully autonomous, had ejection seats, and was able to carry 30 tons.
0dyw1 TIL Roman specialized slaves, known as alipilarii, were tasked with plucking the hair from armpits and other parts of the body.
8aJb4 TIL whiskey was still produced during the prohibition- Dr. prescribed "medicinal whiskey"