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TIL Panama hats were never made in Panama and instead originated from Ecuador

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jNeAj TIL Prince was a sensational ten pin bowler who could pretty much get a strike at will and wore furry knee high boots when bowling.
Y7doP TIL that Pitru Paksha is a 16-day period (usually September–October in the Gregorian calendar) in India when Hindus honor their ancestors through rituals, offerings, and charity. Performing these rites is believed to bring peace to departed souls and blessings to the living.
j6wov TIL the phrase "That's a spicy meatball!" is actually from a 1960's Alka Seltzer commercial
ADLmd TIL the Wii U actually didn't have that bad a launch, despite overall sales figures. In fact, on Dec. 31st, 2012, Nintendo announced that it had sold 3.06 million units worldwide with 11.69 million software units sold.
e0WVD TIL that Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, repeatedly warned Viennas hardline Chief of Staff that continued harsh oppression of the Serbians would eventually draw Austria into a war with Russia and spell the doom of both empires. Neither empire survived World War I.