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TIL that the episode “Hush” from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is known for its lack of dialogue, was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series.

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loeGa TIL Between 1912 and 1948, the Olympic Games awarded medals in sculpture, music, painting, and architecture.After a heated debate in the post-war years, the competitions were scrapped. John Copley of Britain won one of the final medals at age 73 for his painting named "Polo Players".
woydE TIL that Islam spread to North Africa because a general decided to ignore his orders. The Caliph sent a letter ordering his general not to invade Egypt. Suspecting it contained orders to withdraw, he said he would open it at the end of the day – by which time he had crossed the border.
5ZRR TIL: The word gasoline has nothing to do with gas, it was a brand knock off of the original Cazeline when a shop owner drew a line on the C to make it a G
0dQGN TIL Heather Mills poured a pitcher of water over Paul McCartney’s lawyer during their divorce trial
lKg7 TIL that one unofficial method of defending merchant vessels against Somali pirates is to blast Britney Spears music. And it has been reported to be effective.