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TIL Ohio State University trademarked the word “the”

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dDvmQ TIL that in 1885 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used 300,000 pounds of explosives to annihilate Flood Rock island in New York City's East River as part of clearing Hell Gate for safer navigation. It's been described as "the largest planned explosion before testing began for the atomic bomb".
KMAE TIL A Study found that Chocolate Milk performs better than Energy Drinks
xVwp7 TIL Michael Caine’s birth name was Maurice Mickelwhite, and his first stage name was Michael Scott
R5oe9 TIL The Confederation Bridge, the longest ice-covered water crossing bridge in the world spans a 12.9 km
R5vRl TIL Michael Jackson explored the possibility of opening Neverland to visitors like a museum but its location and the applicable zoning regulations prohibit opening it up to the public