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TIL Blockbuster Laughed at Netflix Partnership Proposal in 2000

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KYokG TIL in 1807, Aaron Burr attempted to lead a secessionist movement in the United States. Though his aims were unclear, with speculation ranging from conquering Mexico to taking the Louisiana Purchase, he was charged and ultimately acquitted due to lack of specific evidence of his ultimate goal.
BR0e TIL the NORAD “Tracking Santa” is run entirely by volunteers and does not use any taxpayer money. It is paid for by various sponsors and donations.
W75N8 TIL that giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep per day.
XKOk TIL That Dan Bilzerian was Kicked Out of Navy SEAL training 2 days from completion.
bQN4 TIL of the “Star of the South”, one of the largest diamonds in the world. Discovered by a river in Brazil in July 1853, it was found by a slave girl named Rosa, who turned the diamond over to her master. He rewarded her by granting her freedom, and giving her a pension for life.