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TIL American ski trail difficulty symbols (Green Squares, Blue Circles, and Black Diamonds) were originally designed and tested for a Walt Disney ski resort concept. The National Ski Areas Association then chose the symbols to standardize nationally on.

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xpRw TIL that the world’s most expensive hot dog costs $169 USD. It contains, “ A 12-inch smoked cheese bratwurst topped with butter-teriyaki grilled onions, maitake mushrooms, wagyu beef, foie gras, shaved black truffles, caviar and Japanese mayo on a brioche bun” -quote from article
ZaRR TIL to prepare for the role of Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), Alan Tudyk joined a group of pirate role players called the Rumrunners and spent a week at Pirate Camp.
kgNm TIL over 30% of one-night stands actually leads to a long-term relationship.
ZO1p TIL there is still a subway station that hasn’t reopened since 9/11
x6pgB TIL The White Helmets in Syria is an organization dedicated to providing free aid to civilians during the war.