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TIL that Dick Van Dyke is a computer animation enthusiast and even designed 3D-rendered effects used in several of his shows

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ne1EY TIL that Jason Paige, the singer of the original Pokémon Theme, didn't expect the song to become popular and knew nothing about the franchise when he recorded it. He considers the song to be a relatively minor part of his career, as he has worked with Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, and Frankie Valli.
GAD6J TIL about the 1033 Program, which provides for the transfer of excess military supplies and materiel to civilian local law enforcement agencies.
wLNZM TIL of the "Delaware loophole", lowering a corporation's tax liability by shifting income to subsidiaries located in low or no-tax states to avoid including it in income subject to taxation in the taxing state,
XEY5Q TIL Max Factor invented most of the makeup products and techniques we use today
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