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TIL that the NYPD uses taxi cabs as undercover police cars.

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GAeNG TIL that the term “banana republic” was coined by short story writer O. Henry, while he was living in Honduras to avoid his US trial for embezzlement.
a8EW9 TIL: That Margot Robbie, who played Tonya Harding and was co-producer for the movie I, Tonya, did not realize the screenplay was based on a real event until after she finished reading it. Immediately prior to filming, Robbie flew from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon to meet Harding.
wG9J TIL the record for the longest distance for an ejaculation is 18 ft, 9 in! [NSFW]
loE0r TIL green tea, black tea, oolong tea all come from the same plant. The only difference is the oxidization level of the leaves.
5yZ8 TIL DJ Khaled’s original stage name was Arab Attack, which he changed shortly after the 9/11 attacks.