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TIL that Baked Beans actually originated from the United States

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NXAmM TIL - In 1900, the Paris Exposition Universelle showcased technological innovations and cultural achievements. A major highlight was the debut of the moving sidewalk (trottoir roulant), a precursor to escalators and people movers, offering a glimpse into future urban transport systems​
p8R9b TIL the Michael J. Fox movie "The Frighteners" was originally intended to be a "Tales From The Crypt" spin-off
XElyE TIL outside the states of Indiana, California and Washington State, it is perfectly legal to bury grandma in the back yard. While some restrictions apply, such as distance from water or depth of the grave, the other 47 states allow you to bury the dead on your own private property if you wish.
m1vjY TIL that Prince William and Prince Harry have Indian ancestry through an unbroken maternal line.
j65mj TIL An endling is the last known individual of a particular species or subspecies. After the endling the species becomes extinct, never to walk the earth again. The first known use of the word endling occurred in an issue of the scientific journal Nature on April 4,1996.