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TIL Wes Anderson was inspired to make the film "Isle of Dogs" when he spotted a road sign directing to the London neighbourhood of the same name.

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GPWJ TIL that watching people walk was America’s favorite spectator sport in the late 1800’s.
GnKj TIL Sean Connery placed third in the 1950 Mr. Universe contest
jeja TIL at 90 years old Jeanne Calment sold her apartment and the buyer agreed to pay her a monthly sum of 2,500 francs until she died - she lived to 122!
P0O TIL Jackie Chan will donate all his money to charity so his son can earn his own worth.
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