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TIL the IRS still operates largely on mainframe computers running 60 year old code

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GYXNN TIL that Depression actually alters vision, making the world appear far more dull and monochrome. This is due to lower Retinal activity in comparison to someone that doesn't suffer from Depression.
7D9P TIL the poorly-received 1999 movie “Wild Wild West” was a commercial success, likely due to underage teens buying tickets, only to sneak into American Pie or the South Park movie.
Me1jm TIL The Hunchback of Notre-Dame was written by Victor Hugo as part of a campaign to preserve Gothic Architecture around Paris. Prior to the novel, the cathedral was in bad shape and at risk of eventual demolition. As a result of tourism from the book, Paris started restoration work instead.
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neJJG TIL That Idris Elba Pretended to Be American to Get his role as Russell "Stringer" Bell on HBO's Hit T.V. series 'The Wire'