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TIL automaker AMC and pants-maker Levi's collaborated on a 1974 Gremlin. The Gremlin's upholstery was made from synthetic materials that looked like real denim (cotton is too flammable for use in car interiors), complete with stitching, Levi's tags, and copper rivets.

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p80Ob TIL the Australian Kangaroo 1 tonne gold is the largest bullion coin in the world made of 99.99% gold and weighing 1 tonne or 35,274 ounces, 80cm wide and more than 12cm deep. At today’s (May 26, 2020) gold price ($1,710.42USD) this coin is worth $‭60,343,937 USD.
16lVD TIL more than 40 percent of the USA's roads are in poor or mediocre condition. The assessment of bridges, airports and water infrastructure is similar.
JYrxv TIL: The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Wales) is named Dan De'ath.
Lkdg0 TIL the actor who played Furio on the Sopranos once discovered a painting in a museum had been mislabeled. He bought it for $70k and it ended up being worth $10 million.
8YRb TIL that the EPA values a human life at $9.1 million, the FDA values it at $7.9 million, and the Department of Transportation values it at $6 million.