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TIL David Wallerstein originated the notion of ‘Supersizing’ in 1967. Theater patrons were reluctant to order a second portion of popcorn for fear of appearing gluttonous. So he created an extra-large portion for less than the cost of two singles. Later hired by McD's he sold Ray Kroc on the idea

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E7Ld TIL Tom Selleck was originally offered the role to play Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark but became unavailable for the part because of his commitment to the television series Magnum, P.I.
lkYA TIL Canada wants complete disarmament of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons
gMdQy TIL that during World War II King George VI was at war with Germany as the King of the UK, but as King of Ireland he was also at peace with Germany and validated the credentials of German ambassadors. After WWII he was at war with himself as King of India and separately King of Pakistan.
DQdYP TIL that you can pay $250,000 (£195,000) for an eight-day trip, including a submarine to the wreck of the Titanic at a depth of 3,800m (12,500ft)
7rW4r TIL: 1 in 200 men is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan