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TIL fruit flies LOVE Martini Bianco

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nebmb TIL that Anson Burlingame, USA's ambassador to Qing Empire China in the 1860's, grew to be so trusted and respected for his efforts to negotiate a fair treaty, that China then appointed him to be THEIR envoy back to America and to European countries, negotiating on their behalf.
GAXmN TIL: The Prison Mirror is believed to be the oldest continuously published prison paper in the U.S.
BrPVd TIL the lead role in "Edward Scissorhands" was originally offered to Tom Cruise, but he wanted a happier ending and declined. And before given to Johnny Depp - Tom Hanks, Gary Oldman, Jim Carrey, John Cusack, William Hurt, Robert Downy Jr., and Michael Jackson had all been offered and/or considered.
awJZA TIL Curious George was written by a Jewish couple who escaped Paris in 1940 on self-made bicycles
ANZV4 TIL that, every two years since 1965, one senator's desk in the US Senate has been designated the "Candy Desk". The senator who occupies this desk is responsible for ensuring that it is stocked with an abundant supply of candy.