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TIL that the LEGO company is the largest tire manufacturer in the world

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YWEW TIL that in a 2002 Pepsi contest in Novosibirsk, Russia, someone who bought a bottle of Pepsi could win a car if they picked the right key from a set of choices. However, when a man was able to open it, Pepsi sued him since they made the contest impossible by not having the right key as a selection.
R7Ba4 TIL Champollion (guy who deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphics) was instructed not to reveal findings contradicting teachings of the Catholic Church. He dated the Tomb of Menofre to the fifth dynasty, pre-dating Noah's flood. According to the Church it could not exist. He took the secret to his grave.
neAoo TIL Ferrari merchandise (tee shirts, hats, sunglasses, key chains and anything that projects their association with the brand), accounts for $2.5 billion in sales each year, slightly more than the revenue from selling cars.
4ke6b TIL that while moonshine is illegal nationally in the United States, there are four states where it is legal to create moonshine for personal use - Alaska, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Missouri.
6ExpY TIL children have more energy than endurance athletes. They have fatigue-resistant muscles and they recover faster than adults. Much of this stems from their ability to uptake and distribute oxygen, as well as synergize energy faster.