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TIL of the Noonday Gun - a daily tradition, that has its roots in the grand ambitions and megalomania of the first Tai-pans of the Jardines-Matheson company

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DxWv TIL That Token (the only black character on South Park) was voiced by storyboard artist Adrien Beard because he was “the only black guy in the building”
Jbl4 TIL Green Man from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is based on a true story. Show creator Rob McElhenney attended an Eagles game with a friend, who after they won, changed into a full-body green lycra suit, and yelled, “I’m the Green Man!”
9wpWX TIL that a few billion years ago an Earth day was only about 19 hours
v7Gj TIL French vanilla ice cream is made with egg yolks, lending to its soft yellow color and smoother texture. Regular or “Philadelphia” vanilla is made without yolks and is white.
b96Qj TIL A Fitbit played a role in solving a murder. Using the Wife's Fitbit and analyzing her movements, analysts were able to create a timeline that proved the husband had created a false story.