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TIL that the stage of Eurovision 2009 used about 30% of the entire global LED screen stock at that time.

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xVbD1 TIL the potato was popularized in France largely by one man who placed guards around his potato field and instructed them to "accept any and all bribes from civilians".
JYgyQ TIL Mister Rogers saw his weight of 143 lbs as a gift. He said, "The number 143 means 'I love you.' It takes one letter to say 'I' and four letters to say 'love' and three letters to say 'you.' One hundred and forty-three. 'I love you.' Isn't that wonderful?"
Jnbv TIL Mark Twain was a confederate solider.
vPaV4 TIL: The Water Level of Spirit Lake Was Permanently Raised by 200ft due to a Volcanic Eruption 40 Years Ago, Preserving a Floating Forest of Fallen Trees
Q8Mp TIL Al Capone’s brother was a distinguished prohibition agent and acted as bodyguard to a US president.