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TIL that Eric Cartman’s (from South Park) stuffed animal and pal, Clyde Frog, actually had his own show in the 1970’s designed to help kids raise their self esteem.

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1abr TIL when the U.S. invaded Mexico the Irish fought alongside Mexico untill the last battle, when they ran out of ammo, tore down the white flag, and continued fighting with bayonets until 85 were captured and put to torturous deaths by the U.S. Today it is known as the largest hanging in N. America.
67ol TIL that tinfoil hats not only don’t block radio waves, but have actually been shown to amplify them.
GjEg TIL The Koosh Ball, the non-bouncing rubber ball once described as a “cross between a porcupine and a bowl of Jell-O”, was invented because some kids were not good at playing catch. Its invention is chronicled in the book, The Secret History of Balls.
e0or5 TIL That red colored vehicles are the most frequent targets of bird droppings, followed by blue. While green colored vehicles are pooped on the least.
5YrRB TIL that there is a Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame that was formed in 2013, honoring the greatest fictional athletes of all time. Inductees include Rocky Balboa, Happy Gilmore, Mr. Miyagi, and Benjamin Franklin "Benny the Jet" Rodriguez.