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TIL the most expensive tie in the world is “The Suashish Necktie” - It is made of pure silk, and fashioned from 150 grams of gold, and 271 diamonds

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gKw9 TIL of Robert Landsburg, a photographer,who,upon realising he wouldn’t survive the volcanic eruption he was documenting,kept taking photos before putting the film in his bag and lay down on it,in order to protect the shots.The images were recovered and provided invaluable insight.
v1VPL TIL A man has named Uzi Nissan has held the rights to Nissan.com for over 20 years despite Nissan Motors attempts to acquire the domain
b49N TIL That in Canada, it is illegal for corporations and unions to make donations to political parties. And individuals cannot donate more than $5,000 per year.
ne1kY TIL when the band 'Busted' was asked about the Jonas Brothers' cover of their song 'Year 3000', member Matt Willis said "Dude, they paid my mortgage for four years, I'm stoked to bits. Thank you very much Jonas Brothers"
Rd6Q TIL after a two year study in India it was found that over 60% of a Indian men’s penises are too small for the standard international condom. Creating a 20% failure rate.