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TIL lighters were invented before matches

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adyZ TIL The author of 101 Dalmatians wrote an official sequel where Cadpig is the prime minister, dogs gain the ability to fly and an alien dog tries to start the apocalypse.
GADW1 TIL there is something called "Sazae-san syndrome" in Japan. Every Sunday, at 6:30pm, an animated show called Sazae-san airs, and when it ends many Japanese people are struck with feelings of melancholy because they are reminded the weekend is coming to an end.
VBkXD TIL Jerry Mathers, star of “Leave it to Beaver,” retired from acting and joined the military during high school. He served in the California National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing which is nicknamed “The Hollywood Guard.” In 1967, Jerry even presented an Emmy award to Gene Kelly while in dress uniform.
16vQ7 TIL the least profitable NFL team (Buffalo - $65 million) is more profitable than the most profitable EPL club (Manchester City - $59 million).
epyDn TIL the FCC legally guarantees US political candidates massive discounts on ads