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Til Ben Franklin never wanted the wild turkey as the symbol of America, it was a satirical statement in a personal letter.

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Ad6d TIL that until the 70’s, Evangelicals were generally pro-choice, believing that the Bible defined life as starting at birth.
oBNW7 TIL when shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Pan’s Labyrinth received a 22-minute standing ovation.
aXJ9 TIL scientists found that men wearing white t-shirts with a large black letter “T” printed on the front were 12% more attractive to women. The t-shirt creates the illusion of broadened shoulders and a slim waist, a male body shape women typically find attractive.
D1eJj TIL Hutton Gibson, father of critically acclaimed actor Mel Gibson, is a Jeopardy champion and Holocaust denier. He also believes in 9/11 conspiracy theories and rejects the Second Vatican Council because it is "a Masonic plot backed by the Jews".
78pGx TIL that The Beatles once held the top 5 spots of the Billboard Hot 100 - more than anyone else ever - but had another 7 songs on the list at the time.