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TIL that the Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be taken down in 1909, but the French kept it to use as a radio tower during World War I

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Rm8j TIL: In Alaska Moose roadkill are considered state property. When one is struck by a vehicle, the driver must call a state trooper to report the kill.The troopers will turn the carcass over to charity.
PYaRO TIL - Tobacco companies knew the smoking - lung cancer link in 1930s and engaged in a coordinated coverup until at least 2000. The were finally convicted of Racketeering in 2006 in United States v. Philip Morris (and appealed to the Supreme Court)
4XPPw TIL James Stewart suggested to the director of Harvey that he change some shots to make them wider so that "Harvey," the 6'3" invisible rabbit, would be in frame.
7rQD7 TIL Monster sells canned water so entertainers/athletes don't guzzle sugar/caffeine all day.
6EJm8 TIL Norman Lloyd is the world's oldest living actor. He started his acting career at age 9 in 1923. He is still acting at 106 today. He also produces, with his latest film having been released in 2015. If he lives 3 more years, he will have been acting for a full century.