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TIL 40% of Americans never move from their hometown.

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prgN TIL that in the United States, broadcast stations west of the Mississippi begin with ‘K’ and stations east begin with 'W’
l707r TIL: That over 60 towns were scouted as possible shoot locations for the movie Groundhog Day. Though relatively remote, it was felt that Woodstock, Illinois offered the timeless quality that the filmmakers sought. The town even came with a large pothole for Phil (Bill Murray) to step in.
78YXL TIL about 2yr old Australian Sophie Delezio who suffered 3rd deg burns to 85% of her body, lost both feet, one hand and an ear when an older driver crashed into her preschool. 3yrs later her wheelchair was hit on a pedestrian crossing by a different older driver causing new serious injuries.
R79Da TIL only one horror movie has ever won an Oscar for Best Picture - The Silence of the Lambs - it is also one of only three films of all time to win all 5 top awards
grZL4 TIL The oldest person alive is 116 and was born in 1907