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TIL: The first ever "selfie" was taken way back in 1839 by Robert Cornelius

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b6LoZ TIL An article on The Guardian from 2004 was one of the first to use the word "Podcast" in reference to rise of of "Audioblogging" as the iPod started picking up traction.
b6lkQ TIL that almonds and peaches are so genetically similar, they can fertilize each other and produce viable hybrids.
MeYoa TIL Gene Autry is the only celebrity to have 5 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - one for each category
gMrp7 TIL that gladiators in Ancient Rome used to carry product placements out in the arena; This was present in an early script for Gladiator (2000), but was removed out of fears that it would be viewed as anachronistic
yweV TIL Harold Wilson wished for actor Harry H. Corbett to receive an OBE. However, his middle initial was lost in the process and the award instead went to Sooty puppeteer Harry Corbett. Harry H. Corbett had previously added the initial to avoid confusion with the puppeteer.