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TIL that nobody wanted to buy the Ford Pinto during its launch in Brazil in the 1970s. The company then realized that "pinto" is actually portuguese slang for "small male genitalia".

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R70aj TIL because of the 2008 Chinese milk scandal causing mistrust in local suppliers, it is estimated that up to 80% to 90% of infant formula purchased in Australia is destined for China.
1XG4 TIL if you have been convicted of a felony, you permanently lose your right to vote in Florida, Virginia and Iowa.
0we6A TIL Those who see Earth from space experience “The Overview Effect:” A remarkable sense of connection with the rest of the human race, and a desire for world peace.
VMX6Q TIL Dolph Lundgren arrived at MIT, after earning a Master's in Chemical Engineering, with girlfriend Grace Jones on the back of his motorcycle
rR9bw TIL about Lynlee, the baby that was born twice. Pediatric surgeons, removed her from the womb to cut out a tumor on her spine, placed her back and several weeks later Lynlee was born healthy