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TIL that Ellen Degeneres turned down the role of Phoebe on “Friends.”

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Yp90G TIL most UAE residents leave their AC on at home while they go to office. Some would even say to leave it on while gone on summer holiday.
P15rE TIL that woman in the U.S. found an ancient Maya vase for $3.99 while thrifting. Recognizing its similarity to museum artifacts, she felt curious and responsible. After confirming its historical significance, she returned it to Mexico, where authorities verified its authenticity.
woDpJ TIL a common black garden worker ant lives 1-2 years, and the queen 15+
xVDYo TIL of “Slug Bug”, an American custom in which the first person to see a Volkswagen Beetle can punch anyone near them on the shoulder.
8ar48 TIL Antonio Inoki, founder of New Japan Pro Wrestling also created a governing body to oversee all aspects of the promotions championships and help sell the companies realistic style. It was that governing body that became the International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP).