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TIL that the Northern English town of Barrow-in-Furness once had the largest steelworks in the world

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R7r6j TIL Tyler Perry’s films are so profitable because he uses his own studios (Tyler Perry Studios), which occupy two former Delta Air Lines affiliated buildings including over 200,000 sq ft. of sets and office space. The Walking Dead also utilizes Tyler Perry Studios to film scenes in The Kingdom.
MAxK TIL Mount Everest is growing by 2.5 inches per year
wL6xW TIL that brushing your teeth at a 45 degree angle, also known as the Bass Technique or the Modified Bass Technique, is superior at removing supragingival plaque (i.e. above the gumline) compared to normal toothbrushing.
7rp1M TIL Mark Twain was born on the day when Halley’s Comet flew by earth. He said “I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it.” Halley’s Commet next appeared on April 21, 1910 which is the day Mark Twain died
4nDR TIL That in Pennsylvania it is Illegal to Use Milk Crates for Anything Besides Milk and Unauthorized use of milk cases can induce a Fine of $300 or imprisonment up to 90 days.