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TIL that the person who named "America" intended it to apply only to a specific part of Brazil

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pYe9p TIL that six actors of "The Brady Bunch" reprised their roles for an extended dream sequence in a 1989 episode of the sitcom "Day By Day" and a main actor in "Day By Day" went on to play Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel.
M7BJB TIL that in Mike Tyson’s last professional boxing match to date, he faced the 6ft 6 Kevin McBride. Tyson would attempt to break McBride’s arm, before being shoved to the floor by McBride and then eventually quitting on his stool, just before the 7th round.
X0erD TIL in the 1970's the Ford Transit van, with car performance and space for 1.75 tonnes of loot, was used in 95% of bank robberies in the UK.
kZn7 TIL Travis Kalanick, the CEO and co-founder of Uber, has the 2nd highest Wii Tennis ranking in the world
78rYO TIL: Tapirs have prehensile penises that they use to grab hold of the females during mating to ensure insemination. The penis is also long enough to use to scratch its back.