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TIL the Average Costco customer makes six figures

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awZXA TIL of the extinct sport of Barrel Jumping existed with a record jump of 18 barrels (nearly 30’!)
xlg1 TIL that cops touch the back of your vehicle to make sure the trunk isn’t open, and to leave their fingerprints on your vehicle in case they are taken hostage/murdered
a8M6y TIL of the 'reuzegommers', a group of 'elite' students (children of judges and politicians) who killed a new Initiate. They were sentenced to community service and it was forbidden to publish their names. YouTuber Acid was later convicted of cyberstalking for identifying them.
oBMWY TIL practically all male nudity in Hollywood uses prosthetic penises
WkAkd TIL that, while McDonald's is famous for the Happy Meal, Burger Chef (opened in 1958 by Donald & Frank Thomas, who used McDonald's as their inspiration) was the fast-food chain that pioneered the kids' meal concept. First sold in 1973, their "Fun Meal" bundled burgers with a dessert and toy.