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TIL Coca-Cola 'invented' Santa Claus for marketing purposes

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R78y7 TIL that the multi-awarded movie "Dallas Buyer's Club"'s budget was so low they only had $250 set aside for makeup. The film's artists , Adruitha Lee and Robin Mathews, were able to work with that, and the film's Makeup and Hair styling won an Oscar.
vPkE8 TIL of Howard Unruh and his "Walk of Death." Howard, a WWII vet, killed 13 people during a 12 minute walk through his New Jersey neighborhood. He is recognized as one of the first mass shooters in the USA.
ALB TIL that pizza delivery is ranked the 5th most dangerous job, behind military personnel, police officers, stunt performers, and firefighters.
1a0JX TIL that the original Honda CR-V included a folding picnic table
OoWMR TIL Apples, potatoes, and other produce can be and are often stored for up to a year before they are shipped to stores.