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TIL All AmEx card numbers start with 3, Visa with 4, Mastercard with 5

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l7lr5 TIL about "Zhang the Madman." A.k.a Zhang Xu, he was a celebrated Chinese calligraphist who lived in the 700s AD. According to legend, he developed his unique style by getting violently drunk and using his hair as as an ink brush. However when he sobered up, he was unable to replicate his skill.
JYr6k TIL that the wheelchair symbol, known as the International Symbol of Access, is used to denote areas where access has been improved. It does not necessarily mean wheelchair-accessible.
NXGg8 TIL about Lonesome George, a Pinta Island tortoise who was the last of his kind before dying in 2012. Researchers tried to have George mate with other tortoises throughout his entire life, but all attempts were unsuccessful.
OGQAY TIL Celine Dion’s song It’s All Coming Back To Me Now was originally performed by a group called Pandora’s Box. They only had one album, and included vocals by the actress who played public defender Billie Young in Night Court.
EgrW0 TIL Canada's Confederation Bridge bans cyclists and pedestrians. There is a self-service shuttle system meaning a friend can pick up an incoming cyclist or pedestrian from the bridge for a fee. The driver also pays toll and will be reimbursed if they return to the bridge in 40 minutes