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TIL that the founder of the soft-serve chain Fosters Freeze had acquired the rights to open the first Dairy Queen franchise in California, but discovered strict dairy industry laws in the state prohibited using “Dairy” in his business name.

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gmb7 TIL that Peter Capaldi (the new Doctor) was once the lead singer of a punk band that also included Craig Ferguson
9mRp TIL of the “Demon Duck of Doom,” an extinct flightless bird that lived in what is now Australia. It stood over 8 ft tall, and had a skull larger than that of some horses. Despite the nickname, it was more closely related to the chicken.
xl80 TIL: Nicotine is more addictive than Heroin.
EgG1p TIL that Callitxe Nzamwita, a man from Rwanda, has lived in complete isolation for 55 years due to his extreme fear of women. Since the age of 16, he has barricaded himself inside his house, avoiding any contact with women.
7vXx TIL an anonymous donor sent two Bronze Age axes and two pieces of rare Viking jewelry to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. The museum believes the items were illegally excavated.