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TIL of the now defunct magazine Computer Shopper. During the early 90’s, each issue was massive, with over 800 pages of ads, product reviews and columns.

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JYBKB TIL of the punk band Death. Originally a funk group, the three African American brothers moved to rock when they heard The Who. Their album “for the whole world to see” recorded in 1974, predates punk music that became popular later that decade, making them one of the first punk bands in the world.
dD4vB TIL that the father of Stewart Copeland, a founding member of rock band The Police, was one of the founders of the US Central Intelligence Agency, Miles Copeland Jr.
6E8jY TIL The Spanish flu was called the Spanish flu primarily due to the fact that Spain was one of the only European countries with free press at the time the epidemic began. The flu itself likely originated in china and was brought to Europe from Chinese labourers sent to help the allies during the war
jNnEj TIL hot drinks can help cool you down
bRPp TIL Canada Post responds to mail sent to Santa Claus in more than 30 languages including Braille, based on the language the kid’s letter was written in