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TIL that the criminal database at Scotland Yard is known as HOLMES (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System)

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R7do8 TIL that the Winter Soldier’s theme contains a slowed and filtered version of Bucky’s scream during his death in Captain America: The First Avenger. You can even hear Steve yell, “Bucky!” (albeit heavily modified).
1aQdW TIL Jesus was often depicted performing his miracles with a magic wand in early Christian art.
OPLe TIL Costco hasn’t changed the price of a hot dog and soda combo ($1.50) in 22 years.
p8aNA TIL - The Song “Rubber Duckie” by Ernie from Sesame Street, reached #16 on the Billboard charts in September of 1970.
X04AD TIL Lego was saved from bankruptcy by the release of the Bionicle