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TIL that Pharrell Williams requires a framed picture of Carl Sagan in his dressing room

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j61mp TIL Nebraska's USPS abbreviation was originally "NB" - however it was changed to "NE" at the request of Canada in order to avoid confusion with New Brunswick. It is the only time a state / territory has changed its USPS abbreviation since the introduction of the system in 1963
kJp5d TIL that Iceland fought three wars with the United Kingdom between 1958 and 1976, winning every time
9YJGQ TIL despite the Romans using lead water pipes, lead poisoning from the water supply system was almost nonexistent since the high calcium content in their water created a layer of plaque preventing the water contacting the lead itself.
1a7Ed TIL that Pope Francis and Pope John Paul the Second are honorary members of the Harlem Globetrotters
WQxY TIL - Gummy Bears protect stomach lining from alcohol and reduce stomach ulcer size by 50%.