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TIL in 2013, Vulture Magazine named Mazzy Star's "Fade into You" the most overused song in film and TV.

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5n0R TIL that the name “Haggen Dazs” has no meaning; The founder sat at his kitchen table for hours saying nonsensical words until he came up with something that would appeal to Americans.
LQy0d TIL Even today, we still hear the echo of the big bang
ykme TIL ice cream contains all 3 states of matter - gas, solid and liquid (air bubbles, ice crystals, and milk) - and is considered both an oil-in-water emulsion and a foam. Much more complex than I thought!
6N0m TIL Louisiana is the prison capital of the world - 1 out of every 86 adults is behind bars, which is the highest rate in the US and twice the national rate
eLwk TIL in Italy, wheels of parmesan cheese can be used as collateral for loans. Banks charge 3-5% interest (depending on the quality) and a fee for maturing in temperature- and humidity-controlled vaults; large vaults can hold as many as 430,000 wheels worth €190M