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TIL Stan Freberg, who replaced Jack Benny on CBS radio in 1957, refused to allow tobacco manufacturers as sponsors, despite it being an impediment to his career.

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YG4r TIL that during the Cannes Film Festival screening of the disturbing French film Irréversible, over 200 audience members walked out in disgust, and several reportedly required medical attention; those that stayed gave the film a 5-minute standing ovation.
oBkdA TIL that a man set a record for the most expensive free drink at Starbucks ever when he used a coupon to order a "mega" latte with 101 shots of espresso and 17 pumps of vanilla syrup. His drink contained nearly 7500 mg of caffeine and rang up to $83.75.
oPnW TIL the biggest amount of people sent off in a soccer match was 36 people. In an 11-a-side match!
PglL TIL that Smith and Wesson agreed to work with the Clinton Administration to improve firearm safety. The ensuing NRA-led boycott nearly halved S&W’s sales and forced them to temporarily close two factories.
VB6G8 TIL in 2005, a parrot, Willie, became a hero when he saved a toddler’s life in Colorado. When the toddler began to choke, Willie screamed “Mama, baby!” Alerting the babysitter to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre, saving the toddler's life