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TIL Steve Jobs earned more from Disney than from Apple and was the largest individual shareholder.

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awA69 TIL Mexico's official name is 'United Mexican States' and it has 31 states.
vA8D TIL that the ignition on all Porsches is located on the left side of the wheel. This is because back when Porsche was primarily a racing team, the drive could save a fraction of a second by starting the car with his left hand, while simultaneously switching the car into gear with his right hand.
M70aW TIL in 1780, in an event known as Dark Day, New England was cast into blackness as a result of Ontario wildfires mixed with unfavorable atmospheric conditions. Such was the lack of light, candles were needed in the day to provide illumination. Parts of New Hampshire were covered in ash 6" deep.
WgB9 TIL that Dr. Oz is the recipient of MULTIPLE Pigasus Awards - an award given to parapsychological, paranormal or psychic frauds
mxpBP TIL of Melodic Intonation Therapy. Often after a stroke or other types of aphasia, people are unable to speak. It has been found that the they often still have the ability to sing.