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TIL Samwise's (Sean Astin) dad is Gomez Addams (John Astin)

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DQNKr TIL catalog showrooms began to decline in the U.S. after federal and state trade laws, which had allowed manufacturers to set a fixed retail price on their products for non-wholesalers, were ruled unconstitutional. The ruling allowed discount stores like Walmart and Kmart to offer lower prices.
a8WYA TIL of the Maidenhead Railway Bridge in England. When it was built, its arches were the widest and flattest in the world. Critics feared the bridge was unstable, so the arches' centering was left in place, until it was destroyed in a storm - the arches stayed up, vindicating the design.
16aVd TIL that after Bon Jovi featured one in “Living On A Prayer,” Alice In Chains producer Dave Jerden demanded Jerry Cantrell use a Voice Box for “Man In The Box” which would go on to be the band’s first hit single.
gOnD TIL there is an entire city in Nevada into which the general public isn’t allowed to go.
E1oG0 TIL In 1883, gifts were distributed after a show in Victoria Hall. Many of the estimated 1100 children surged downstairs, but the door opened inward and had been bolted so only one could pass at a time. Those in front were crushed by those behind them. 183 children between the ages of 3 and 14 died.