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TIL that purple paint on fences and trees means no trespassing in many states

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VMxAD TIL the melody of the Dance of the Suger Plumb Fairy from the Nutcracker is played on an instrument called the celesta
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woAG8 TIL Kentucky bluegrass is a non-native species that was introduced by the Spanish Empire from Europe.
9VK6 TIL White Castle burgers have 5 holes punched in each patty so they cook faster and don’t need to be flipped.
v1yZj TIL that the highest paid official of the United States government is Bill Johnson, the chief executive officer of the federally owned power and utilities company, the Tennessee Valley Authority. His annual salary is $5.9 million dollars.