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TIL that the planet Uranus was discovered before the continent of Antarctica

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6ERNW TIL that that the iconic head character of Nintendo, Mario, was name after Mario Segale. A man who's kindness allowed a Nintendo warehouse to get back on its feet. Thereby going on to create the red and blue character we all know and love!
bx9p TIL the stimulating effects of coffee were first observed in the 9th century by goat herders who noticed their goats started ‘dancing’ after eating coffee berries.
YNdG TIL By the time a person in the United States is 65 years old, he would have seen an estimated two million television commercials
oRBgK TIL that 1996's movie "Twister" was rated PG-13 for "intense depiction of very bad weather".
OojoL TIL that Confederate symbolism can still be seen on the official state flags of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennesse.