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TIL that Memorial Day was a practice originated by the Confederate South

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1aKm4 TIL Elton John once bought a tram while on a 3-day cocaine binge. He had the vehicle shipped from Australia, and two Chinook helicopters were needed to deliver it to his house.
E1BZP TIL that the English borough of Dunwich was swallowed by the sea in 1670, but continued to be represented in Parliament until 1832
5Wwn TIL two Frenchmen dueled each other from hot air balloons after discovering they “shared, rather too closely, a mutual acquaintance.” When a height of roughly 900 yards was achieved, the two fired shots. The first one to fire missed and was, in turn, sent to his death in a matter of seconds.
GKp4 TIL that there are bottles of Pabst Blue Ribbon that sell in China for $44 a bottle
ADwLw TIL Oranges are the worlds healthiest food: High concentration of vitamin C, oranges make the perfect snack and add a special tang to many recipes