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TIL Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) was originally such a successful street performer that when he asked an accountant how to pay taxes on the money he earned, he was told that he'd be better off not paying any since he would most likely be accused of being a drug dealer.

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7rbQb TIL that before 2005 at Washington Reagan National Airport, 30 minutes prior to landing or following takeoff, passengers were required to remain seated. If anyone stood up, the aircraft was to be diverted to Dulles under military escort and the person standing would be detained and questioned
rRxpd TIL: The mouse was invented and patented by Doug Engelbart in 1963, though when asked who named it he said “No one can remember. It just looked like a mouse with a tail, and we all called it that.” The wire “tail” originally came out under the user’s wrist.
vP1Pr TIL in 1993 Burger King Briefly Offered Table Service During Dinner Hours, Offering Popcorn As A Table Appetizer
rNmZx TIL that in 1889, the Brazilian military, alongside slave-owning elites, organized a coup to overthrow emperor Pedro II for abolishing slavery. In response, a group of freed slaves organized themselves into a militia known as the Black Guard in order to guarantee the safety of the Imperial Family.
696xZ TIL The Kailasa Temple(sculpted from a single rock) in India is notable for its vertical excavation. Contrary to many other ancient rock structures, this temple complex was built from top to bottom rather than bottom to top.