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TIL That the coder behind Microsoft’s Solitaire was an intern named Wes Cherry, he hasn’t been paid a cent for his creation.

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jEdp TIL Shakira has been making music for more than 23 years and can play the guitar, drums, percussion and harmonica. She also speaks 7 different languages, is the founder of a charity called Pies Descalzos and is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.
DQ7gD TIL that the German branch of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is holding a Noodle Mass each Friday in the town of Templin. The Mass is even announced on road signs at the city's main roads. The church's minister calls himself Brother Spaghettus.
EmL7 TIL phrases like, “Long time no see,” and “Chop chop” are gramatically incorrect and originate from Chinese immigrants. These phrases may have been coined by native speakers immitating these immigrants.
VBJNG TIL the Nintendo character Kirby is named after John Kirby, a corporate lawyer that won their case when they were sued by Universal Studios for using the name Kong in Donkey Kong.
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