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TIL in the original pitch for Bob’s Burgers the family were actually cannibals that made their burgers out of human flesh. FOX found the idea to be too dark.

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m1V4P TIL that in Norway, if you publish a book the government will buy 1000 copies and distribute them to libraries
7rMVb TIL rain and moisture from the Indian Ocean doesn't make it past the the Himalayas, which resulted in the Gobi Desert being created in its rain shadow.
OoKpX TIL the North River Tunnels in NYC, built 120 years ago which connect Manhattan to New Jersey and the West, is one of the most important tunnels for trains going under the Hudson. Yet it is falling into disrepair and funding to improve it or build new tunnels has not come through.
PVMw TIL house flies land on ceilings by approaching at a 45° and then cartwheeling into the landing.