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TIL The English seaside resort of Blackpool was left mostly unscathed by bombing during the Blitz. Documents have suggested that Hitler wanted it preserved as a place for recreation once Germany invaded and conquered England.

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R5NN7 TIL In 2010, the Colombian army created the pop song "Better Days" with a hidden message for Colombian soldiers held captive by FARC guerrillas. Hidden in the chorus is morse code reading "19 people rescued" "You're next" "Don't lose hope". The song was then played on over 130 radio stations.
9wdWD TIL Bed Rest has no proven benefit for any condition, beyond that imposed by symptoms
WkxLA TIL Mark Zuckerberg attempted to buy Snapchat for 3 billion dollars in November of 2013 but was rejected. Almost 3 years later, Instagram cloned Snapchat’s main features and launched ‘Instagram Stories’.
wLnBJ TIL Charles Darwin ate alot of animals. Even a rare bird he was seeking, but only noticed this afterwards.
xVBRo TIL that an antibullying campaign by UK radio "Radio 1" gave out blue wristbands for people to pledge their support. Pupils who wore these wristbands soon after got bullied themselves.