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TIL that Wikipedia banned the Church of Scientology from editing any articles!

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M7EX8 TIL Cablevision was actually founded by Charles Dolan, who was also the creator of HBO
GAopE TIL about Cerro Rico, or 'Rich Mountain', in Bolivia which has been an active silver mine for nearly 500 years. Workers there have a life expectancy of about 40 years due to dust inhalation and mercury poisoning.
GjPG TIL the existence of the BT Tower used to be an official secret. It was 189 metres tall, located in the centre of London, and had a rotating restaurant that anyone could visit. It did not appear on maps and was not officially acknowledged until 1993.
W84X TIL that the phrase “close, but no cigar” originated from carnivals/fairs using cigars as prizes in the early 20th century. After playing a game but not winning they would say close, but no cigar. Sense these carnivals traveled all over the place, it became a well known saying.
4XxG6 TIL UPS delivery routes are designed to avoid left turns as this causes the vehicle to idle longer than making right turns. This move saves UPS 10 million gallons of fuel per year.