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TIL: In 1912, a ship carrying Christmas trees was wrecked, killing all those onboard. Since then, stories of a ghostly Christmas Tree Ship began and the area became a tourist attraction with a museum containing parts of the ship. The trees were meant to be sold for between 50 cents and a dollar.

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VyEG TIL In 1720, stock speculation caused the value of shares for the South Sea Company to jump from£128 in January to £1000 in August. When the bubble burst, it financially ruined their investors. One investor, Sir Isaac Newton lost £20,000, equivalent to about £268 million in present day value.
lRDa TIL the NFL owns the licensing rights to every team except the Cowboys. In 1995 Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones started to make his own deals, NFL sued him for 300 million, to make the league back down, Jerry counter sued them for 750 million.
6EJQW TIL in 1972 Romas Kalanta was 19 year old Lithuanian high school student known for his public self-immolation protesting against soviet regime in Lithuania. His death provoked biggest post war riots and inspired 13 more similar suicides against regime. His funeral was delayed to prevent publicity.
QV8d TIL that Japan’s Emperor Akihito has a living uncle. Emperor Hirohito’s youngest brother Takahito, Prince Mikasa turned 100 in December 2015. His marriage to Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has lasted 74 years. They have three sons and two daughters; their sons have all died.
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