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TIL that next year, the movie industry will stop producing physical film reels, but most drive ins are still not digital and the cost to upgrade is prohibitive. Honda is trying to save some theathers by donating digital projectors and taking votes on where they will go.

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oLLr TIL that an Alabama bloodhound joined a half marathon after her owner let her out to go pee. She ran the entire 13.1 miles and finished 7th.
MegQA TIL that almost 30% of people in the world are obese or overweight.
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