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TIL the words “For Our Princess” are engraved inside every Microsoft Zune HD as a tribute to a team member who passed away during its development.

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X9ZR TIL In 1952 a double-decker bus was crossing London’s Tower Bridge when the process to close the gates failed. Driver Albert Gunter made a split-second decision to accelerate the bus, clearing a six-foot drop onto the other side. The passengers received only minor injuries and Gunter won a £10 bonus
Lovm TIL Hyperion is a world tallest living tree with the height of 115.61 meters (379.3 ft).
wKD7 TIL After 60 odd years, North and South Korea is split linguistically. “I’m fine thanks” in North Korean means “Mind your own Business” in the South.
78w4x TIL that bachelorette parties are called "hen nights" in the UK, Ireland, and Australia — and used to be called "hen parties" in the US
OoOA7 TIL there's a woman who claims she is in a ‘Sexual Relationship’ with Bigfoot.