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TIL Popeye the sailor man was inspired by a Polish sailor named Frank 'Rocky' Fiegel

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0dZyN TIL in 1997 construction crews discovered the grave of a Tim Cratchit, son of Bob Cratchit, who had a metal frame to support his leg.
NXjlM TIL that alpacas hum, especially when young. They hum to signal distress, but also when they're curious or happy.
wRVJ TIL In Switzerland it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig because they’re prone to loneliness
jJ8n TIL: Having a building in NYC designated as a “Landmark” puts so many restrictions on it that owners will knock their buildings down as soon as they hear the Landmark Commission is interested in it.
ymaw TIL there was a radio station in San Jose whose call letters were KOME. Their slogans included “Don’t touch that dial, it’s got KOME on it,” “You’ve got KOME… oozing out of your speakers,” and “Wake up with KOME in your ear.”