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TIL that webcams were invented because some computer scientists were too lazy to get up to check if their coffee was done.

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M6Za TIL that Creme Puff, the world’s oldest known cat, lived to be 38 years old. Born in 1967, and died in 2005.
kgOW TIL of Godwin’s law. It states “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one”.
lo4WB TIL that for a time lots of navy ships and other military véhicule where painted in pink for better camouflage during dusk and dawn. The idea came from Lord Mountbatten after he saw a ship repainted in pink (the only colour available at the harbour) disappear in the sunset
16GAX TIL Coolio once stage dived into his fans in England but they all moved when he jumped then proceeded to rob him of his jewelry and shoes.
nWBVG TIL that stadium perimeter advertising can be changed virtually on television so that different advertising is shown in each country