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TIL: Motorists using a phone while driving will receive 6 points on their licence and a £200 fine.

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GkDN TIL that nearly 3% of American films in the 1960’s contained scenes involving quicksand
PdPw TIL J. Cole graduated college in 2007, but didn’t receive his diploma until 8 years later because he owed money for a library book he never paid for.
0dZr5 TIL Handel composed his world famous "Messiah" oratorio in just under 30 days after receiving text compiled by wealthy land-owner Charles Jennens. Jennens was unimpressed by the final product, and claimed the quick turn around time was not due to excitement for the job, but by "careless negligence".
D46e TIL in 2004 the CEO of Smith & Wesson stepped down after it was revealed that he had served 15 years in prison for armed robbery. When asked why he never told anyone, he said “No one asked.”
J1bdV TIL construction on the 2nd Ave Subway started in 1972 but was halted in 1975 due to NYC's fiscal crisis. It resumed in 2007 where 1.8 miles of track cost $4.45 & a planned 1.5 mile will cost $ 6 billion. One expert stated that the Phase 1 project was the most expensive subway project in the world.