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TIL that in 1982, People Magazine reported that 62-year-old actor Abe Vigoda had died. They are still wrong.

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eKA4 TIL: Australia had an unofficial mascot during the 2000 Olympics named “Fatso the Fat Arsed Wombat” who not only appeared in one of the races but also had a statue which sold for A$80,450.
4XPPa TIL that July 12th is arguably the birthday of England, as it was on 12 July 927 that King Athelstan's overlordship of the Kingdom of York was recognized, making him the first ruler of all the territory of what we now know as England
epD15 TIL drag queen and actor Divine was an inspiration for Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
KY8ea TIL: No resident in China goes unwatched!
yQnMV TIL how India Pale Ale (IPA) got its name and taste. It's a beer that was invented in Britain in the 19th century for the Indian market, with extra hops added to survive the 6 month travel.