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TIL that the creator of the popular board game "Guess Who?" was a classmate of Anne Frank

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loY85 TIL of quipos - the Andean writing system which didn't use ink and paper/tablets/skins. Information was encoded in an intricate system of strings of colored yarn tied in a variety of knots. This system survived until just after the Conquistadors.
ADXn TIL the Cleveland Indians held an unlimited 10 cent beer night in 1974, which resulted nudity, fireworks shot at the opposing team’s dugout, and a large fan riot complete with knives, chains, and portions of the stadium’s seats.
bBWN TIL that Sir Christopher Lee(Saruman) is the only person from the LOTR cast who has actually met Tolkein.
wmWP TIL that contrary to movie plots, The US Witness Protection Program has never had a breach of security in which a protected person or family member was harmed. All 8,500+
54r8 TIL In his senior year, Tom Cruise played football for the varsity team as a linebacker, but he was cut from the squad after getting caught drinking beer before a game. Also, he attended 15 schools in 14 years.