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TIL that the origins of the word “bozo” are completely unknown.

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9wywm TIL Egg yolk color preferences are regional. For example, research has found that, on average, German consumers like yolks darker than UK consumers. Large scale egg producers know these preferences and can manipulate the yolk color, via feed, to dial in the right colors for the right market.
W7QwA TIL there is still a working cinema lit by gas. hyde park cinema, Leeds, uk
Egb67 TIL Al Pacino's nickname is Cap.
yQ5ZV TIL that Allen Klein, Rolling Stones manager and owner of the song “Dead Flowers,” which plays at the end of “The Big Lebowski,” initially wanted $150,000 for it. He was then convinced to let them use it for free when he saw the scene in which The Dude says, “I hate the fuckin’ Eagles, man!”
LQv6v TIL During the Battle of the Bulge, General Anthony McAuliffe responded 'Nuts!' to a German surrender ultimatum, baffling their commanders. The 101st Airborne held out under siege until relief arrived