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TIL The Matrix is a Transgender Coming Out Story

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w5OM TIL 1-800-Collect is still a thing and their site still features all their old 90’s commercials with Phil Hartman, Arsenio Hall and Mr. T
X0g86 TIL that in 1979, the Shah of Iran threw one of the most expensive parties in history, with some cost estimates being over $100 million. It was attended by nearly all royal families, dignitaries & presidents. The example of extravagance was used by the islamic revolutionaries to overthrow the Shah.
VBA6Z TIL that the construction of the Sydney Opera House was a complete failure. Exceeding the budget by 1400% and using 3 times longer. (7M and 4 years)
loQZ1 TIL "Swiss Army" is a protected trademark owned by Victorinox and is not affiliated with the Swiss armed forces in any way, meaning that the famous Swiss Army knives are not actually issued by the Swiss military.
BreZd TIL that the only difference between a caribou and a reindeer is that caribou are wild and reindeer are domesticated.