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oBly7 TIL the location of Akkad, the capital of the Akkadian Empire (the first known empire), is still unknown
D11pV TIL Confucius's family, the Kongs, have the longest recorded extant pedigree chart in the world today. The family tree, now in its 83rd generation,has been recorded since the death of Confucius in 479BC
e0Gpg TIL Debbie McKee-Fowler, the namesake and logo for Little Debbie dessert snacks, is still alive and currently serves as Executive Vice-President on the McKee Foods Board of Directors.
8ea5G TIL In England there are original thatched rooves, having not been replaced, dating back to the 14th Century.
wLnd7 TIL That American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.