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TIL In 1998 the E.L.F. burned down the Vail Ski Resort causing $12 million in damages.

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D1K9e TIL Sharks are attracted to any high-contrast color, such as yellow, orange, or red. These colors are easier for the shark to see, especially in murky water or up against a bright surface.
rNVn1 TIL of Matthew Beard (Stymie Beard from the Little Rascals aka Our Gang) had 13 brothers and sisters. Because his paycheck helped the family to survive, his parents allowed him to rename one of his younger brothers. His parents subsequently allowed him to name his other siblings as they were born
m1N0o TIL President Bush Sr was a WWII bomber pilot and was shot down over the Pacific ocean. Flew 58 missions when survival expectancy was only 12.
XEPR8 TIL the boarding house in DC where the conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln originated is now a sushi and karaoke bar.
awpON TIL the Netherlands leads the world in daily coffee consumption, with the population averaging 2.4 cups per day