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TIL that the Day of the Dead was not celebrated with a parade in Mexico city till Mexican tourism officials were inspired by the opening scene of the James Bond film, Spectre.

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epjg6 TIL That some countries held periods of mourning and offered official condolences over the death of Hitler!
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QJNMM TIL that 6 of the 7 highest opening weekends of all time belong to Disney movies
wLOwW TIL a study shows that smokers have been found to be more successful at quitting smoking when they go "cold turkey" (sudden abstinence), as opposed to gradually cutting back.