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TIL Finland’s men’s hockey team currently includes the oldest player (Teemu Selänne b.1970) and the youngest player (Aleksander Barkov, Jr. b.1995). Teemu Selänne started playing in the NHL three years before Aleksander Barkov, Jr. was born.

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ANGGl TIL that the 800 number system for toll-free calling, invented in the US, now exists around the world. Many countries have toll-free phone numbers that start with "800", "0800", "1800", etc. There is also a +800 country code for international toll-free calling, but not all countries participate.
j6Jwp TIL in 1923; Frank Hayes, A racing jockey was Racing the horse named sweet kiss, Had a fatal heart attack midway through the race and died. The horse and his body crossed the finish line. Making him the first and only racer to win a race after death.
ADA9o TIL smaller, sterile bell peppers that are “unaffected by weather, pests, or other external conditions” can grow inside of normal sized bell peppers, and is something that occurs in many fruits called internal proliferation.
Lmkp TIL the only award Jason Statham has ever won was a Women Film Critics Circle Awards for “Most Offensive Male Character”. He’s only been nominated for two other awards (one being a Kid’s Choice Award).
dDryZ TIL that Francis Bavier that performed the role of Aunt Bee did not get along with Andy Griffith on The Andy Griffith Show because she resented the role based on her experience in show business.