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TIL The majority of Bose shares is owned by M.I.T. making sure that the company keeps emphasis on research and education and not succumb to trends.

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X0YaE TIL about caffè sospeso (Italian for suspended coffee), which is an anonymous act of generosity and social solidarity where a coffee that is paid in advance for someone less fortunate to claim later.
E1yY0 TIL Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys was one of the most expensive songs in history. "The cost of recording was phenomenal: between $50,000 and $75,000." It had used up 90 hours of tape from 17 separate recording dates with LA’s top sessioneer's for the 3min 36secs song.
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VMyOD TIL a man became a millionaire by selling fake dog balls. Neuticles are prosthetic testicles implanted to help avoid the trauma of altering the pet. A $2800 pair has even been made for an elephant.