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TIL, that before he got into writing massive-selling thrillers, James Patterson worked for advertising firm J. Walter Thompson, where he is credited with coming up with the jingle “I’m a Toys R Us Kid.”

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JY9X4 TIL that the Karamanid dynasty, a Muslim beylik (principality) that existed in Anatolia (present-day Turkey) from 1250-1487, used a blue Star of David on a white background for their flag
WkOYo TIL Human sperm can have antidepressant qualities
1aDeW TIL Bananas can not reproduce. They have no seeds and are entirely reliant on the farmer to cultivate them.
W7JJd TIL Theory of sexual selection says giving gifts increases male’s chances of mating amongst heavy competition. Some species of spiders continue to hold the gift between their legs even after sex starts, refusing to give it up and running away with it as soon as the process is over.
Aado TIL in the 1912 Summer Olympics Shizo Kanakuri stopped for water at the 19 mile mark, fell asleep and deserted. After being missing for 50+ years he returned to complete the marathon with a time of 54 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 20.379 seconds.