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TIL The Hong Kong Stock Exchange closes for an hour for lunch

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16kRO TIL: Actress Maggie Smith was struggling with breast cancer and undergoing chemo treatments during the filming of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, but was determined to finish shooting because she didn't want to disappoint her fans.
R70aj TIL because of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal causing mistrust in local suppliers, it is estimated that up to 80% to 90% of infant formula purchased in Australia is destined for China.
R0jl TIL of Rick Rescorla, Morgan Stanley’s head of security at the World Trade Center, who predicted the 1993 bombings and the 2001 attack. He ignored the Port Authority’s instructions to not evacuate, and saved all but seven of his 2,687 employees. He died in the towers.
dDaB TIL that N'Sync were cast in Star Wars Episode II at the request of George Lucas’ daughters. The scenes were later cut due to fans’ outcry.
E180X TIL that "Taco Tuesday" isn't something just any restaurant can celebrate. It's trademarked by a Wyoming-based chain called Taco John's, which routinely sends cease-and-desist letters to other restaurants that use it.