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TIL Girl Scouts is now sponsored by weapons manufacturer Raytheon.

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mx49p TIL that in Avatar: The Last Airbender, "The Boulder" was voiced by WWE Legend Mick Foley, after they were unable to get The Rock, who the "The Boulder" was based on.
lMNK TIL there is a cruise ship named “The World” where residents permanently live as it travels around the globe
1688O TIL Quttinirpaaq National Park on Ellesmere Island offers day trips and multiday backpacking routes in the high arctic, including the 4500-year old Muskox Way, the route of ancient peoples. Historic Fort Conger visits are possible only when you are accompanies by Parks Canada staff
VWWp TIL That there is no scientific reason for the 21 year old drinking age in the U.S. It exists strictly because if states do not comply, they will lose 10% of their federal highway fund.
yQ5eM TIL of John Hinds. A doctor who would provide urgent care to crash victims in high-speed motorcycle events, racing through the track at similar speeds to those who crashed. He passed away in 2015 when he crashed in route to an accident.