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TIL that Santa has a team of security elves that joint train with the U.S. Secret Service

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69vjX TIL in the U.S., half of the population consumes sugary drinks on a given day; 1 in 4 people get at least 200 calories from such drinks; and 5% get at least 567 calories—equivalent to four cans of soda.
Wk90A TIL: In 1572 according to Dutch legend, while Prince William the Silent was sleeping in his tent, Spanish assassins lurked outside but was saved by his pug, Pompey, who barked wildly and jumped on his face, waking him up. The pug was then considered the official dog of the House of Orange.
DjMP TIL that Central Park in New York was once home to a thriving free black community called Seneca Village.
a8xAb TIL The researchers found a 9-13% lower risk of death among people who drank at least 2 cups of tea per day than among non-tea drinkers.
XRX TIL if you send Mickey and Minnie Mouse an invitation to your wedding they’ll send you back an autographed photo and a ‘Just Married’ button. Also, if you send Cinderella and Prince Charming an invitation, you’ll get an autographed congratulatory certificate.