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TIL a colony of wild chicken have been living under the Hollywood Freeway for over 50 years

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yVONv TIL - The term toast came from the Romans. They would put a piece of burnt toast in to their wine glasses to temper some of the bad wine the Romans sometimes had to drink. The charcoal from the toast would reduce the acidity of off wines making them more palatable.
PYlZZ TIL in 1840's New York, a man would walk up to strangers, acting as an old acquaintance. Gaining their trust, he asked, "Have you the confidence to trust me with your watch until tomorrow?" He would never return. When arrested, he was dubbed the "Confidence Man", the origin of the term "Con Man".
DQQED TIL Credit Scores in the US didnt exist until 1989
Qlrd TIL on Feb 20th, 1792 George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, making it illegal for postal officials to open anyone’s mail.
Z8xeQ TIL that directing the famous "Truffle Shuffle" scene was so uncomfortable that "The Goonies'" director Richard Donner bought the actor who plays Chunk a gym membership and took a personal interest in his fitness. Jeff Cohen went on to be captain of his high school football and wrestling teams.