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TIL Bill Gates imported a Porsche 959 supercar before it was road legal, and the $470,000 car was impounded for 13 years before the law was changed.

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45aa TIL of Loudness War: the trend of increasing audio levels in recorded music since the 90s, which criticists believe reduces overall sound quality.
YpNv TIL that there was a suite built for Walt Disney in the Cinderella Castle, but wasn’t finished before his death. A stay in this extravagant suite is now offered as a prize for Disney related contests.
E1xJ0 TIL that the "worst disaster" in British Military History was the Battle of Singapore, when the British had their sea guns the wrong way, expecting Japan to invade by sea as the jungles of Malaya were impenetrable. Instead they landed and invaded on bicycle, catching everyone off guard.
KOJVR TIL Lotus cars were initially sold as car kits which the buyer has to assemble themselves. This was done to sace up on purchase tax. It wasn't until late 1960's that they set up a factory and actually started manufacturing the whole car and selling them
0w7Q1 TIL Before he was famous, Steve Martin was a contestant on The Dating Game.