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TIL Coldplay's 'Fix You' was written by Chris Martin for Gwyneth Paltrow after her father died.

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p8PBZ TIL that a £1,000,000 and £100,000,000 banknote exists from the Bank of England. Whilst offically non-circulating, the notes were traded between banks which led to a robbery in 1990, where £292 million were stolen. 2 of the £1,000,000 notes are still unfound.
GQOJ TIL that in 986, Vladimir the Great, audited the major religions before choosing one to unify Russia. Apparently he decided against adopting the Muslim faith because “Drinking is the joy of the Rus’, we can’t go without it”.
X0ka6 TIL about the Pizzly Bear, a Polar and Grizzly Bear hybrid. This hybrid species isn't sterile and can actually procreate.
mykP TIL the “Great American Eclipse” will occur on August 21 this year, and will be the first total eclipse visible in the continental US since 1979
vmlK TIL strangling and choking are not the same thing. Strangling cuts off blood flow through the neck, while choking cuts off air flow.