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TIL there are only eight species of bear in the world.

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OJDa TIL The second floor of Elvis’ Graceland is forbidden and the only non-family member to see it was Nicholas Cage, who married Lisa Marie Presley
MeW9m TIL that a Millard Fillmore Society used to gather annually at his grave to remember how forgettable a president he was (1850-1853)
N7lj6 TIL in 1987 Neil Gaiman sketched a parody of Watchmen, "Watchdogs" which he suggested to artist Dave Gibbons as a spin off
rNMMM TIL: At lavish banquets in ancient Rome, perfumed doves—soaked in fragrant oils—were released so their wings would spread scent through the air. This luxurious practice was exclusive to the wealthiest elites as part of their ultra-opulent feasts.
rNpGx TIL the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever" was filmed at the Desilu Forty Acres, the same set used for The Andy Griffith Show. Floyd's barbershop appears in some of the shots.