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TIL that they make turkey SPAM. And no, it’s not actually called SPURKEY.

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6Jpm TIL that New Zealand’s two main islands (the North Island and the South Island) didn’t have official names until 2009
vx64 TIL The US Pledge Of Allegiance originally had a distinctive “salute” to use called the Bellamy salute. It was discontinued during WWII as it looked exactly like a Nazi salute.
160MV TIL that in 1965, Ford disassembled a Mustang and transported it in four parts to the top of the Empire State Building for publicity. The car was reassembled on the building’s observation deck, showcasing Ford’s knack for innovative marketing.
4ngo TIL that a pigeon skeleton found in a chimney was carrying a WW2 code which GCHQ were unable to decrypt. Code is included in text.
yaWl TIL of a man who went on a year-long gambling binge at Caesar’s Palace. He ultimately lost nearly $127 million, which accounted for 5.6% of the casino group’s yearly gambling revenue.