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TIL that there's an encrypted art sculpture at the CIA Headquarters titled KRYPTOS. It's complete message has remained unsolved for over 30 years.

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7Q0L TIL in 2012 in an event dubbed the ‘Thrilla on the Hilla’ two Canadian politicans boxed eachother for charity.
a7MA TIL the cars that were given away by Oprah cost the recipients up to $7,000 due to the fact they were marketed as a prize instead of a gift (the latter is not taxed). Many had to forfeit their prize or sell it if they could not afford their “free car”.
LnGQ TIL that one of the founders and lead guitarist of Blind Melon is now an employment lawyer in Philadelphia.
epAv5 TIL the world's oldest amusement park, Bakken, opened in 1583 in Denmark. It started with the discovery of a natural spring in the area, attracting large seasonal crowds believing in the water's curative properties. This attracted entertainers and salesmen, kickstarting the park's establishment.
9EDQ TIL The original Blue Ranger from The Power Rangers TV Series walked off set one day during lunch and never came back over perpetual harassment from producers and crew about being gay