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TIL Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, after a late night of drinking, made a bet that if he called the Zappos hotline, the employee would be able to locate the nearest late-night pizza delivery. He did this to show how good his company’s customer service was, and he was right.

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Z8owR TIL Approximately 3/4 of Russia's Anadyrsky District is of non-indigenous origin; mainly Russian and Ukrainian. They were enticed by the higher pay, large pensions, and more generous allowances permitted to those prepared to endure the cold and the isolation, as well as those who were exiled here
NlAJ TIL THC when combined with Nicotine enhances the functioning of the hippocampus, which is involved with learning and memory, but not when used seperately
WvbN TIL actor Steve McQueen was a highly trained martial arts expert, but refused to test for his belts in fear of being challenged publicly and sued if he opened a can of whoop ass on somebody
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m9Gy TIL upon the arrival of the Saudi king to Buckingham palace on a state visit, the Queen’s Guard band played Darth Vader’s theme as he entered the palace.