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TIL the first 100k pressings of "Tiger Woods 99: PGA Tour Golf" for the Playstation contained a playable version of Southpark's "Jesus vs. Santa". After discovering the file, EA recalled all copies and issued new ones

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N7YM6 TIL the FAA has a lavatory ashtray as required equipment for all commercial jets
7Djx TIL the African nation of Eritrea is so repressive, residents have to get a special permit to have more than 2 guests over for dinner; if they fail to do so, their dinner is considered an illegal gathering and they may be jailed
pkkQ TIL that despite a universal dislike for it, the font Comic Sans has become highly regarded by those who work with dyslexic children - one of the better uses for which it was never intended.
awNxo TIL that the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF, or the modern Japanese Navy) uses the same rising sun naval ensign that the Imperial Japanese Navy used before and during WWII.
7Ne7 TIL Liverpool is the first city to open a fast-walking lane in response to residents complaining about chatters, pavement hoggers, and phone-watchers in the shopping area of St John Street