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TIL In the 1960s, Heineken proposed a novel idea: rectangular “World” beer bottles that could double as bricks for affordable housing.

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A99n TIL Dogs also wag their tails to spread their natural scent from their anal glands. Each dog has a scent that’s unique to him or her. Often, when we see a dog holding his tail between his legs, he’s frightened and doesn’t want to release his scent. This is his way of flying under the radar.
YAMv TIL Arizona iced tea hasn’t changed its 99¢ retail price since 1992
OobLX TIL of a persistent rumour that at 350lbs, President Taft (1909-1913) got stuck in the White House bath tub. However, he actually installed his own tub, big enough to fit 4 regular sized men in it. It remained in the White House until 1952
BrDLr TIL Emilio Morella is an Argentine man who was the first documented person born on the continent of Antarctica, in 1978. His pregnant mother had been airlifted there by Argentina in order to support their claim for part of the Antarctic as their territory
v1EZr TIL Tom and Jerry have won seven Academy Awards