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TIL Girl Scout Cookies sells $800 million worth of cookies every year!

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1aYR4 TIL that when the Roman emperor Theodosius became angry at a city’s sports fans for their acts of violence, he sent soldiers to the next chariot race to murder all in attendance. At least 7000 died.
DjNg TIL The Sword in the Stone and Excalibur are two different swords
wLvbP TIL of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse, known for the mysterious disappearances of its keepers in 1900. The entrance gate to the compound and the main door were both closed, beds were unmade, and the clock was stopped. The set of oilskins found suggested one of the keepers had left without the others.
EvMd TIL Saddam Hussein loved Doritos and could eat a family sized bag in 10 minutes.
8YoG TIL that a duck’s feathers are so waterproof that even when the duck dives underwater, its downy underlayer of feathers will stay completely dry.