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TIL that H&R Block owns the trademark for the GIF file format.

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LyRV TIL that ‘Zippo’ will repair any pocket lighter made by themselves, whether it be 1 year old or 100, for free.
LkdEv TIL "pioneer" was originally a 16th century military rank, meaning people who advanced first into enemy territory to cut down forests, clear trails, make roads and bridges, etc., so the actual troops could march through after. Pioneer has the same French root as pawn or peon, meaning foot soldier.
Egv7x TIL there are virtual reality videos on YouTube (360*)
j66np TIL: A Dolphin named Peter, fell in love with an adult Female Human and committed suicide after the two were separated…
kJL0g TIL power generators are among the deadliest household products because of the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.