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TIL that Hugh Williams was not the only survivor of the three coincidental wrecks and that the wrecks weren’t all on the same day after all.

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eplN6 TIL of the Michigan Bounty/Scanner Law: If the displayed price is different than the price at the register, you are entitled to receive the difference plus additional compensation ("bonus") of ten times the difference. The bonus must be at least $1.00, but it may not be more than $5.00.
Bvxk TIL Japan’s flagship high-speed line, the Tokaido Shinkansen, has operated for almost half a century without a single derailment or collision, and in 2007, its average departure delay was a mere 18 seconds along its 320-mile route.
9dQ TIL That According to the itunes User agreement, Once a user accepts It, Apple can use ‘Geo tracking’, it means that, once you agree, Apple is able to see your phones precise location.
6EoaQ TIL that the 1988 sequel, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes happened because of a Muppet Babies episode
d8PWE TIL that an "eggcorn" is a phrase that sounds similar and seems to make sense to another, but has a word incorrectly substituted in (like "Old-Timer's Disease" instead of "Alzheimer's Disease"). It's based on an example of a person saying "eggcorn" instead of "acorn"