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TIL that Wheeler, Virginia is closer to the capital of 9 other states than it is to its own state capital

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dD6oK TIL that since the chart’s debut in 1958, 25 primarily instrumental songs have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” in 1977. Since 1985, however, the only instrumental No. 1 has been 2013’s “Harlem Shake.”
O4LX TIL that a recent study found that 67% of men and 25% of women would rather give themselves an electric shock than be alone with their own thoughts.
WNk4 TIL that the term ‘gargoyle’ only refers to carved stone figures in Gothic architecture that function as water spouts. Any other figure is considered a 'grotesque’.
kOWX5 TIL that Denmark hosts the largest 4th of July celebration outside of the US
awywb TIL that after the Sex Pistols said the f-word on the Bill Grundy show in 1976, lorry driver Jason Holmes was so outraged he kicked in the screen of his brand new TV and complained to Thames Television about the damage