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TIL the Beastie Boys credit the band being "kickstarted" after suing British Airways who used their song without permission and forced to pay them $40K.

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xXe0 TIL the book ‘The Most Dangerous Game’ detailing a deranged big-game hunter hunting humans inspired Charles Gaines to invent paintball.
X8EQ TIL the British royal family refused to flee London during the Blitz, instead choosing to endure the horrific bombings and support the common people during a time of crisis. The Buckingham Palace suffered 9 direct hits, and the royal family earned adoration and respect from across the country.
r0JW TIL When demolishing the house of serial killers Fred and Rosemary west, every brick was crushed and every timber beam burned in order to discourage souvenir hunters.
4kD5X TIL ageism is self fulfilling
Jxm8 TIL the term “waffle” (meaning blather or to be indecisive) is not based on the food. It actually comes “waff” which is the 17th century version of “woof,” - the implication being the speaker’s words have as much meaning as a dog barking.