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TIL that Leonard Nimoy sings a very interesting song about Bilbo Baggins.

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x6Nl0 TIL the city of Island Park, Idaho claims to the have the longest Main Street in the world. The town is only 500 feet wide but 33 miles long. It was incorporated by business owner on Route 20 in 1947 to circumvent the state's liquor laws
rRwdx TIL that in most areas where hunting may occur deer seem to develop an acute sense of time and a fondness for metro parks and golf courses. This odd occurrence is noted in Michigan, around late Aug. early Sept. they begin to move out of less developed areas in favor of living near human settlements.
j619E Today I learned that English is not the official language of the USA, only the most commonly used language.
4NYb TIL the reason behind the name of the 1918 Spanish Flu: In the warring US, France, Germany, and Britain, censors suppressed word of the plague to maintain morale. But in neutral Spain, papers were allowed to report on it, giving the impression Spain was especially hard hit.
e0pdJ TIL the Romania entered the 1930 FIFA world cup following the crowning of King Carol II, as he encouraged them to go. He chose the squad himself and ensured them that they would still have their jobs when they return.