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TIL A McDonald's in Helena, Arkansas used to produce its own commercials in the 90's. Here's one of them.

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wLB17 TIL Linseed oil soaked rags can spontaneously combust during the natural evaporation of the oil. Linseed oil (and tung oil), common products used to preserve wood in homes and restaurants, pose a fire hazard.
E11w TIL that when Mr Potato Head first appeared in 1952, only the parts were supplied and parents had to provide the potato to stick the bits into.
Zp4xR TIL The hysteria around Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami means that he has his own personal bodyguard team of 50 people. It is headed up by Yasmine Cheuko who was recommended by David Beckham and follows Messi everywhere, even patrolling the touchline during games.
4Jkg TIL the inventor of the windshield wiper Mary Anderson was granted a patent for it in 1903, she tried to sell the rights in 1905 and was told that it held no commercial value and was unable to sell it. 19 years later, they became standard equipment on every vehicle.
QN8rE TIL that in 1971–1972 the Indonesian New Order government launched "Operasi Koteka" ("Operation Penis Gourd") to encourage the Papuan people to wear shorts and shirts because such clothes were considered more "modern" compared to their traditional Koteka, which is a penis sheath.