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TIL that Sardines is not a name for any kind of fish. It only refers to small fishes packed in cans in water/sauces.

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KmdJ TIL that a British sitcom called Dad’s Army, which was based around WWII, actually went on longer than the war itself.
KOlj4 TIL: the U. S. Government encouraged the extinction of the American Bison to starve and force Native Americans onto reservations.
6aMJ TIL that Nickleback’s manager instructed Jimmy Kimmel Live director Bobcat Goldwait not to shoot Chad Kroeger from profile because of his big nose. Goldwait waited until there were 10 seconds left in the band’s live performance, then ordered all cameras to shoot Kroeger’s nose.
loJgG TIL A 240 decibel soundwave is enough to make your head resonate so much that it explodes
695L7 TIL there is an over 2000ft Ancient Roman Road Tunnel in Naples that was in use for nearly 2000 years.