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TIL that there are 16 references to Dragons in the bible.

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OoJrg TIL of "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch," a Sports Illustrated article about a fake pitcher prospect for the NY Mets. Created as a 1985 April Fools Day hoax, the article stated Finch regularly pitched in the triple digets and was recorded throwing a 168 mph fastball.
Y7xPB TIL there is a large Dietz & Watson deli meats recall
69AMJ TIL just two of Dolly Parton’s songs (“Jolene” and “9 to 5”) gross about $6 million to $8 million per year in royalties
XKOP TIL tea bags were originally just intended to be packaged samples of tea, but buyers found it easier to leave it in the bag to brew.
Oo6Jg TIL Sir James Matthew Barrie assigned the copyright in Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. Peter Pan is the only copyright in the UK that has been extended in perpetuity, meaning the Hospital can receive royalties forever. It is the copyright which never grows old.