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TIL British Prime Minister Tony Blair wanted to relocate an English Premier League team to Belfast, Northern Ireland to unite the community after The Troubles

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DQnMY TIL about the Inauguration of the last Russian Tsar. Over 1,200 peasants were killed in a crowd crush event caused by Tsar Nicholas II offering a crowd of 500,000 beer and pretzels to win their approval at his inauguration. In response to the tragedy, the Tsar attended a private gala the same night.
rRoJo TIL Charlie Day was offered a part on the network show "Life on a Stick." At the same time, his friends began filming their own show with no money. Day turned down “Life on a Stick,” which lasted one season, while "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" became one of the longest running comedies ever.
kaE TIL That Columbus day is not recognized in 3 states: Hawaii, Alaska, and South Dakota
M74jW TIL deep within the Earth lies the remains of a planet that crashed into it billions of years ago.
JYj9v TIL The Hersheys Kisses Christmas commercial is the Longest-Running Product Commercial. Ever. The promo has aired every holiday season since its debut in 1989.