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TIL, In 1921, the “wonder” of seeing hundreds of hot air balloons gliding across the sky inspired Elmer Cline to give Wonder Bread its iconic name.

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W71g8 TIL that in 1978, anti-apartheid activist Donald Woods became the first private citizen to speak before the United Nations Security Council.
DZe TIL that the tallest building in all of Wyoming is only 12 stories high. It’s a freshman dorm.
oB44R TIL Australia has the highest cigarette tax rates in the world, with a 12.5% yearly excise being applied since 2010. This will continue until 2020, when the average packet of cigarettes is projected cost about AU$40 (USD$30). This compares to about $6-8 in the US and the EU.
MevxV TIL that Leonardo DiCaprio wasn't supposed to eat a raw bison liver during the shooting of "The Revenant." The idea was to eat a red, gelatinous pancake, but because it didn't resemble the real thing, the vegetarian decided to eat the raw liver. He later stated that he won't repeat that ever again.
jOXa TIL Kentucky counties that banned alcohol now have twice as much meth use