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TIL that the pin tumbler lock mechanism, most commonly used in locks, invented by Linus Yale became a winning invention in the mid 19th century.

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jNJvj TIL that the inventor of the Popsicle was just an 11-year old kid.
v1aND TIL of Hatuey, an anti-colonial revolutionary in Cuba during the 16th century. Upon being captured by the Spaniards he was sentenced to be burned. Before being burned a priest offered to baptize him so he may go to heaven. To this he said, "If the Spaniards go to this heaven, I don't want to go".
KYldQ TIL Malcolm Brenner claims to have had sex with a female dolphin named Dolly in the 1970s, and believes it was consensual.
9YwvB TIL Quentin Tarantino owns an vintage cinema house in LA where he only shows his favourite films in 35mm film exclusively.
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