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TIL that Tetsuya Ishida (1973–2005) was a Japanese painter known for surreal, hyperrealistic works showing boys and men fused with machines and urban life. His art explores isolation, consumerism, work stress, and the monotony of modern city living.

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aWaJ TIL John Tyler the 10th President of the United States has two living grand-children. He was born in 1790.
Eg8Mo TIL of the Lunada Bay Boys, beginning in the 60s as a peaceful surfing club for Palos Verdes residents. It would devolve into a territorial surfer gang that would harass non local beachgoers and destroy their property. By 2017, approx. one-quarter to one half of the local surfers are members.
6Jgm TIL: The east coast of the united states has better average internet connection speed than the west coast
Ea4V TIL after years spent working on the film “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan,” screenwriter Robert Towne grew dissatisfied with the production and chose to credit his dog, P.H. Vazak, with the script instead of himself. Vazak went on to become the first dog nominated for an Oscar for screenwriting.
e04mg TIL that Samuel J. Seymour, the last surviving witness of the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, lived long enough to be interviewed on national television on February 9, 1956.