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TIL Spy Kids is on the National Film Registry, being added in 2024

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rvpW TIL the word “quintessential” is actually Latin for ‘the fifth element"
ADA0B TIL of "The Game of the Century" where 13 year old Bobby Fischer went up against previous US Open Champion and ended up winning by sacrificing his queen
69bMm TIL There are organisms that live off of acidic mine drainage, including at a highly toxic Superfund site.
woNYM TIL: Mac-n-cheese, crème brǔlée, & French fries were introduced to America by Sally Hemings’ (yes, THAT Sally) brother, James. 🍟🍮
Y7jZd TIL that Wawa Inc., a popular chain of convenience stores on the US East Coast, is 41% owned by its employees.