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TIL of the 1982 Swedish Hot Line Riot - teens in Sweden hacked the land line system to create a massive party line unbeknownst to adults or hte phone company. Over 1,000 14-18 year olds then decided to meet at one location with no plans. A riot ensued.

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Mepbm TIL of Björn Again, a parody band of Swedish pop group ABBA. They sing in "Swenglish" and use the stage names of Agnetha Falstart, Benny Anderwear, Frida Longstokin, Björn Volvo-us, Rutger Sonofagunn, and Ola Drumkitt. They've played private parties for Bill Gates, Russel Crowe, and Vladimir Pootin.
WkmoY TIL the Federal Aviation Administration banned “advertising in outer space that is capable of being recognized by a human being on the surface of the Earth without the aid of a telescope or other technological device."
N7JD1 TIL there is a neighborhood called "The Hole" in NYC. It has no streetlights, sidewalks, or sewers, and it sits 12 feet below the surrounding area (hence the name). It was once home to a farming town, black cowboys, the mob, until finally earning the reputation of the worst neighborhood in NYC
QNXl9 TIL that Andrew Jackson became the first U.S. president to be subjected to both a physical assault and an assassination attempt. In 1833, Robert B. Randolph struck Jackson in the face with his hand, and in 1835, Richard Lawrence pulled two pistols on Jackson, both of which misfired.
6ENaJ TIL that due to the devastating effects that plastic garbage has on marine wildlife and ecosystems, Saltwater Brewery in Delray Beach, Florida has begun producing edible 6 pack rings made of barley and wheat ribbons. The plastic package can safely be consumed by animals.