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TIL that in the early 20th century, the U.S. government allowed children to be sent through the mail.

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yQx5e TIL Filet-O-Fish sandwiches are advertised as both a breakfast and a lunch item at McDonald’s restaurants in Japan.
KO9jR TIL in 2014, the makers of Red Bull were sued by a man who found their slogan “Red Bull gives you wings” dishonest, as the drink has less caffeine than a regular cup of coffee, meaning it provided less of an energy boost. They had to reimburse American consumers who bought Red Bull from 2002-2014.
ADWg7 TIL In Deadpool, Stan Lee played a DJ at a Vancouver strip club. He later revealed that he actually filmed his part in a studio and was disappointed not to be in the vicinity of the topless dancers
weJ TIL - The US Military is purchasing Abrams tanks, 105MM Howitzers and everything in-between for ‘homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities.’ Seriously… Read the procurement lists.
epVp6 TIL The Rollin' music video by Limp Bizkit was filmed on the World Trade Center and features Ben Stiller