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TIL Max Martin, a 43-year-old Swede, has co-written more #1 singles than anyone since the Beatles. His credits include “I Want It That Way”, “Oops!… I Did It Again”, “It’s My Life”, “Since U Been Gone”, “I Kissed a Girl”, “Shake It Off”, and much more.

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PYoZZ TIL that there is still a passenger ocean liner in operation. The Queen Mary 2 offers a regular service from New York City and Southampton, England. It is the only passenger ocean liner in service designed primarily for travel, rather than the leisure of a cruise ship.
BoQy TIL that many of the largest charities in America are giant money making scams
4XDaJ TIL the 1755 Lisbon earthquake inspired major developments in theodicy. As the first earthquake studied scientifically for its effects over a large area, it led to the birth of modern seismology and earthquake engineering.
vvwK TIL A total of 35 brothels have been found in the ruins of Pompeii. Coincidentally, they have also found 35 bakeries.
E1pvd TIL that some contact lenses have a laser marking to help you determine if your contact is inside out. For example, one brand has a "123" laser marking near the edge of the lens.