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TIL the American state of New Mexico was named before the independent country of Mexico

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wpE7 TIL that not only is Manny Pacquiao one of the most successful boxers of all time–winning eight world titles in as many weight classes–he is also a politician, basketball coach, actor, and a retired singer.
N7P5N TIL in the early years of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the helium balloons were released into the air instead of being deflated. A return address was stitched into the balloon and a $100 reward was offered if they were returned. One landed on a house and one nearly caused a plane crash.
4Voo TIL that in the movie Blade Runner, Harrison Ford believed that his character was a human while Ridley Scott believed Ford’s character was a replicant.
jMVQ TIL that Harry Potter books were translated from British to American English.
yQlov TIL that Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer was originally composed by a copywriter, as the marketing campaign for a promotional colouring book