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gMGOW TIL Qatar has more Indians living there (650,000) than actual native Qatari citizens (300,000)
4omN TIL In 1970, Mississippi lawmakers banned “Sesame Street” from being broadcast statewide claiming the integration of the show’s neighborhood was “offensive” to some of the state’s residents.
OBpa TIL An al-Qaeda bomber attempted an assassination by cramming one pound of plastic explosives in his ass and blowing himself up. He managed to only kill himself.
R5xKw TIL Wilson in Castaway was inspired by screenwriter William Broyles's experience when, during a one-week stay on an isolated beach for research, a volleyball washed up on shore.
rNoj1 TIL Singapore Airlines had live musicians perform on their flights from April 1976 to February 1977. The performances used acoustic instruments to avoid cable related issues and were initially well received, although the novelty wore off over time and complaints rose.