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TIL that the time zone UTC-12:00 is the only one that is completely uninhabited

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gjvy TIL The Library of Alexandria “borrowed” works to be copied for their collection then returned, but instead the library gave the lender the copy and kept the original
N7rVJ TIL the song Iron Man is unrelated to the Marvel character. It’s about a time traveler seeing an apocalyptic future. Back to the present, he is turned into steel by a magnetic storm rendering him mute. He warns people about the apocalypse but when they can't understand him, he causes the apocalypse.
8aPwK TIL Edgar Wright conceived "Baby Driver" in 1995 after he envisioned a bank robbery and car chase set to the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's 1994 song "Bellbottoms", which he used at the film's opening scene. The film features choreography in which the actors' actions synchronize with its soundtrack.
KwZR TIL Preparation H wanted to use Johnny Cash’s song “Ring of Fire” in their commercials
Dere TIL there’s a place in the UK where you can buy boots, wallets and shoes made from human leather. A pair of shoes will set you back $27,000 USD.