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TIL that the NFL team the Buffalo Bills were in fact named after Buffalo Bill, the wild west showman/cowboy/buffalo hunter. I know it was probably obvious.

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YEvr TIL in England during WWII the US military demanded segregation. The locals in Lancashire complied and put a “Black Troops Only” sign on a pub and a mini-race-war ensued.
ykxp TIL there are over 5000 companies over 200 years old, most located in Japan and Germany. The oldest in the world is Kongō Gumi, a construction company in Japan, which has been around since the year 578 AD.
aJDM TIL In many European castles built between 1200 and 1600 AD, a special room was constructed where the ladies of the court could gather to shave their pubes.
4XZQo TIL that baseball legend George Brett was the inspiration behind Lorde’s hit "Royals"
nJ77 TIL that American Sign Language has Reddit-level puns. Make like you’re milking a cow. Do this in a sweeping motion across your face. Past-your-eyes milk.