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TIL the 'high five' was invented in 1977 in Los Angeles

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QJND9 TIL Elvis Presley wore a cross, a star of David and the Hebrew letter chai because he didn't want to "miss out on heaven due to a technicality."
n0yP TIL The Guinness Book of Records was originally published by Guinness Breweries as a reference for settling bar arguments.
d8JbE TIL Lady Jane Grey was the unofficial Queen of England for 9 days after Edward VI nominated her before his death since he didn’t want his Catholic sister, Mary I, to take the throne. She was beheaded by Mary I for treason
OGNKa TIL about Japanese Toilet Meals - eating alone in a bathroom for various reasons, most commonly due to fear of being perceived as lonely because one is eating alone. Research in 2013 found that 12.08% of respondents said they'd eaten on the toilet, with a higher percentage of younger people & women.