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TIL the founder of ESPN (Bill Rasumssen) netted less than $1 million (after-tax) when ABC acquired ESPN

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KO87J TIL every high school student in Sweden aged 16-20 is entitled to "study grant" of $139 USD monthly. The only requirement is to attend the school.
VWJ0 TIL that Humans will create more information in the form of data in the next 2 days than was created in all of history up until the year 2003.
X0GaD TIL - 'Who Let the Dogs Out' by Baha Men isn't actually about dogs but is a critique of men who engage in disrespectful behavior like catcalling women. The "dogs" referenced in the song symbolize such men, and the lyrics call them out for their behavior. It’s a feminist anthem.
Lk8yQ TIL Pigs will eat every part of the human body (including bones) and, if left alone with it for long enough, will fully consume the body.
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