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TIL that there are 17.3 million American digital nomads or people that travel freely while working remotely using technology and the internet.

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1688O TIL Quttinirpaaq National Park on Ellesmere Island offers day trips and multiday backpacking routes in the high arctic, including the 4500-year old Muskox Way, the route of ancient peoples. Historic Fort Conger visits are possible only when you are accompanies by Parks Canada staff
xVPw7 TIL that the pecan industry's success is due to a slave named Antoine, who was a gardener and expert grafter of pecan trees. In 1876, nuts from Antoine's trees were displayed alongside Bell's telephone, the Remington typewriter, Heinz ketchup, and the right arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty.
4wMg TIL that in 1976, Margaret Hamilton reprised her role as the Wicked Witch of the West on an episode of Sesame Street. Children were found to be “exceptionally attentive” during the scenes with the witch. Due to concerned parents, the episode was only shown once. There are no existing copies today.
r8Vo TIL Two guys used their dead friends ashes as fishing bait and caught the worlds biggest Carp
J1BY1 TIL a 1977 PSA film named "Apaches" was shown in primary schools to promote safety on farms. Six children in the film die in farm-related accidents throughout the film as they pretend to be "Apache warriors." The end credits list multiple real life victims of farm accidents.