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TIL Neil Young’s Silver & Gold album cover was made using a Game Boy Camera and Printer.

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9n0M TIL there have been computers programmed in “ternary” instead of the conventional binary. One such computer, built by the Soviets in 1958, had distinct advantages over binary computers such as increased power efficiency, cheaper parts and easier implementation of certain operations.
4kk7X TiL the Alice in Chains EP "Jar of Flies" was originally recorded by the band in order to to test their chemistry with their new bassist Mike Inez. They had no plans to release the tracks until their label heard them. It went on to became the first EP to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Charts.
gr9nW TIL Andre the Giant holds the world record for the largest number of beers consumed in a single sitting
79pp TIL that no country in the world has a lower life expectancy than the the countries with the highest life expectancy in 1800.
nBWB TIL when Margaret Keane sued her ex-husband, Walter Keane for plagiarizing, The judge asked both of them to paint a painting in front of the courtroom. Walter declined, saying he had a sore shoulder, whereas Margerat completed her painting in 53 minutes.