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TIL there are over 70 cats living in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. They are quite celebrities - not only films have been made about them but there's also a festival and a holiday dedicated to them.

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7rnBL TIL that in 1955 the famous, white DJ Alan Freed "accidently" played the single, Only You (And You Alone) by The Platters, on air during a prime time that was traditionally reserved for only white artists. It became an instant hit and pioneered the 'new sound' of rock ’n’ roll as we know it today.
Ojxa TIL of Angle-grinder man. A superhero dressed anonymous vigilante who would offer a free wheel clamp removal service in London and Kent.
M7xEV TIL that roosters don’t have a penis. They pump their sperm into females using a 'cloacal kiss'
6ElRm TIL Jason Mraz gave up singing to start an avacado farm. He is now so successful that he supplies avacados to Chipotle
8a89a TIL that Buddy Holly is the reason Elton John wears glasses. He started wearing glasses at 13 to imitate Holly. Eight months later they had done so much damage to his eyes that he actually needed glasses.