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TIL Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi is the most translated fiction, non-religious book of all time

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wolnP TIL people used to do their laundry in Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. They would put their clothes in the geyser and it would erupt with clean clothes.
K7JG TIL The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. Also, the flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.
4X1x5 TIL that "home equity loan" is a euphemism for a second mortgage. Invented in 1982/83, the term was part of a systematic effort to sell more loans and financial products.
QXDE TIL in WW2 a US Captain founded a lighthearted drinking group known as the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles. On induction a member must reply to the question “Are you a turtle?” with “You bet your sweet ass I am” as all members are assumed to own a diabetic donkey.
Wka4o TIL In parts of Virginia it's illegal to trick or treat if you are over the age of 13 and is punishable as a misdemeanor unless you are just walking your kid or sibling(s).