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TIL the city of Melbourne gave email addresses to trees so locals could report problems, but they received thousands of love letters instead

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Qk46 TIL the Alaskan state flag was designed by a thirteen year old who had won a contest
ZpJeY TIL in 1979, LA-based punk band X were at a nightclub covering a Doors song. Unbeknownst to them, Doors’ organist Ray Manzarek was in the audience. That night, Ray became their producer, and together they made the album "Los Angeles" - which is now ranked as one of the greatest ‘80s of all time.
WoKY TIL Sandra Bullock won and accepted her Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress in All About Steve and accepted her Oscar for Best Actress in The Blind Side the following night.
R748 TIL the oldest company in the world, founded in year 578, went bankrupt and got sold in 2006.
JYRJl For those who struggle with insomnia, Dr. Kennedy said she’d suggest showering at night, about 90 minutes before bed. “The body naturally cools down as bedtime approaches, in sync with the circadian rhythm,” she said. “Showering artificially raises the temperature again and allows for a faster cool down, which seems to hasten sleep.”