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TIL Keeping a balance on your credit card does NOT help build your credit score. Pay your balance off in full, avoid interest/fees, build credit.

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5YeXn TIL Wisconsin has an area with very sandy soil which is able to support a desert like environment including prickly pear cactus and a few species of lizard.
xVjKo TIL Prince's song "Nothing Compares 2 U" was inspired by his housekeeper, Sandy Scipioni, leaving suddenly to be with her family after her dad suddenly died
45dN TIL Gordon Ramsay was doused in gasoline and held at gunpoint by gang members while attempting to film a documentary about the illegal shark fin industry. He managed to escape by diving into his car with his film crew and driving off.
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