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TIL "Greeble" is the name given to the texture applied to Sci-Fi spaceship models for the purpose of making them appear more complex.

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gMpl7 TIL One particular alley in New York City serves as the movie shoot location for almost all alley scenes filmed in the city. This is because, contrary to popular conception, there are not many alleys in NYC.
QN0Z6 TIL that Crystal Glass gains its properties from high lead content, making it dangerous to consume food from the 'fancy' crystal glassware
xaPw TIL that the band The Postal Service was sent a cease and desist letter by the US Postal Service for trademark infringement of their name. After negotiations, the USPS allowed the band to use the name in exchange for playing a free show at their national conference.
M7GdV TIL there's a national Earth Wind & Fire Day celebrated on September 21st of every year.
R7o74 TIL Dogs like squeaky toys because the sounds mimics a small animal screaming in pain as it dies.