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TIL that Nintendo created Mario because they could not secure the licensing rights to use Popeye as a character in their Donkey Kong video game.

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YpO7d TIL American Olympians get taxed if they win a medal.
VBQdG TIL there was an outrage in South America for choosing the France to host the 1938 world cup (second consecutive tournament held in Europe), as they demanded that hosting should be rotated. This led to a boycott from most American teams, with only Cuba and Brazil qualifying by default.
ZaAv TIL Fabio once was hit in the face by a 15lb goose while on a roller coaster. The goose did not survive.
GgDJ TIL that in Moscow, ballerinas and circus acrobats, armed with grenades and pistols, were ordered to assassinate German generals if they attempted to organise concerts and other celebrations upon taking the city.
nWGZo TIL you are allowed to cite a conversation you had with AI in academic papers