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TIL google pays their gay and lesbian employees more to compensate for the extra tax they have to pay that heterosexuals don’t

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9Ym1Q TIL That in the 1930s, the US spent $300.000 ($5,5 million adjusted for inflation) to built massive car with the goal to cross Antarctica. Only to discover upon arrival that the tyres didn't work in the snow, and the whole thing was abandoned after 140 km (driven in reverse).
JLJQ TIL This Is Spinal Tap is scored out off 11 on IMDB
R7xk6 TIL of Roar, a 1981 wildlife film infamous for its troubled production. Over 70 cast and crew were injured, 15 lions and tigers escaped, 3 had to be shot, and $3 million worth of sets and equipment were destroyed when a dam collapsed
8gdV TIL Rick James’ life was saved by nursing his horrible hangover. The hangover left him immobile and unable to attend a party being thrown by his friend Jay Sebring and Sharon Tate. Jay Sebring, Sharon Tate and other guests were murdered that night by the Charles Manson clan.
k9Z1 TIL if you are a 7+ foot tall American male between the ages of 20 and 40, there is a 17% chance you currently play for the NBA.