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TIL McDonald’s McNuggets only come in 4 shapes - and they each have a name

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yQK8M TIL actress Judi Dench is growing a forest on her property in Surrey, England dedicated to loved ones in her life who have passed on. Every time a friend or relative dies, she plants a tree in their honor. She started the tradition after the death of her husband, actor Michael Williams.
b6YNN TIL that other than the carbon in blood diamonds, tantalum is the only pure chemical element to face international sanctions requiring conflict-free sourcing
5YEYp TIL the 1985 film "Better Off Dead" was semi-biographical. The writer-director really did have a girlfriend break up with him to go out with the captain of the ski team. He really was heartbroken and suicidal over it...and the paperboy that wanted his two dollars...yeah... that was a thing too!
BgK9r TIL Eastern Airlines used parts from an airplane crash in other planes, leading to multiple reports from passengers and crew that the plane was haunting them
wanJ TIL that the US put a man on the moon before they put wheels on luggage.