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TIL Mars, Inc. refused to let Universal use its M&M products for the 1982 movie "E.T." because they found the E.T. character to be terrifying and ugly. Hershey agree to have Reese’s Pieces be used in the film, which boosted company profits by an incredible 65% during the film's release.

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yVQow TIL the founder of Reuters News Agency, Paul Rauter, signed a 1872 contract with the Shah of Iran where Paul gained private control over Iran's roads, telegraphs, mills, factories, and other public works. Lord Curzon claimed it was the most control a person has ever gained over a country's resources
NXnAJ TIL despite its closure 5.31.24, one college’s baseball team is in the College World Series. For the first time. With no school to go home to. Film crew is following.
Wk1vL TIL during World War I, both sides used fake trees as spy posts. To make them, engineers would find a dead tree, then take sketches of it and make a detailed replica. At night, they would then would tear out the original tree and replace it with the fake.
4kEno TIL: Research shows that a woman's history of vaginal orgasm is discernible from her walk. Women who have orgasmed vaginally usually have more “pelvic and vertebral rotation and stride length.”
lkG5 TIL that the Canadian Flag that flies over the Peace Tower of the Canadian Parliament is changed daily. Used flags are then given away. Any Canadian resident may request one of these flags but the current waiting period is 63 years.