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TIL “Sail” by AWOLnation is the only song to reach a new peak after spending more than a year on Billboard’s 100 chart. Since 2011, the song keeps generating sales due in large parts to viral video of wingsuits and cats, BMW commercials, Vikings and CW TV promos.

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Bawb TIL the term bucket list is derived from the phrase kicking the bucket which is derived from the kicking of the bucket from under your feet as you hang yourself.
OWxX TIL the Vatican had music which was forbidden to be copied and was only played twice per year. The piece was kept secret for almost 150 years until a 14 year old Mozart listened to it and transcribed it from memory.
OJ17 TIL that the ignition on all Porsches is located on the left side of the wheel. This is because back when Porsche was primarily a racing team, the drive could save a fraction of a second by starting the car with his left hand, while simultaneously switching the car into gear with his right hand.
W7xWY TIL Roughly 95% of Scottish single malt whisky is made in former bourbon barrels. American laws require bourbon barrels only be used once so they are cheap and plentiful for reuse elsewhere. The barrels often add vanilla, caramel, or nutty aromas.
rRkN1 TIL when the ship the HMS Guardian struck an iceberg in 1789, its captain decided to stay on it with 62 people. 259 left in boats. However, the captain was able to save the ship and sail back to land. It took 9 weeks, but everyone on the ship made it. Of the 259 that left, only 15 survived.