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TIL expensive weddings are directly linked to higher divorce rates.

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QJmrX TIL the character Ursula Buffay from Friends (Phoebe’s sister) actually originated on a show called Mad About You, before the show Friends came out.
Z4BG TIL Montpelier, Vermont is the only state capital without a McDonald’s, Burger King, or Walmart
e0lJb TIL of the Beslan School Massacre in Southwestern Russia on September 1st, 2004. Over 360 hostages, including 186 children, were killed by Islamic insurgents or Russian military personnel during the 4 day seige.
BggWd TIL that the topic of the first ever radio communication on board an aircraft in flight, was a cat. In 1910, Kiddo the cat snuck on board an airship, and ended up travelling with the ship during its entire 71-hour journey. Kiddo was adopted by the daughter of one of the airmen.
5jNp TIL that in 1995 Liam Neeson turned down the role of James Bond (Goldeneye) because “he has never been interested in starring in action movies”