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TIL that tabloid newspapers take their name from medicines. The first pills were known as "tabloids" of compressed powder for easy administration. Tabloid newspapers got their name because they are condensed stories and are "easier to swallow" than normal newspapers.

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nWo49 TIL that the two earliest versions of The Scream by Edvard Munch were created with egg tempera and crayon on cardboard. These editions are now in the Oslo National Gallery and the Munch Museum.
nWmVB TIL the “his” in the song “Killing Me Softly With His Song” refers to Don McLean. The original performer was deeply moved hearing him perform in the early 70’s.
Rv48 TIL The original Doritos were made at the Casa de Fritos at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Using surplus tortillas, the company-owned restaurant cut them up, fried them, and added basic seasoning. These resembled the Mexican chilaquiles, but in this case being dry.
lox71 TIL that half of the Men of Rohan riders in Lord of the Rings were played by female professional horse riders who the makeup team covered with fake beards
PGBE TIL in New Jersey and Oregon you cannot pump your own gas because it must be done by a gas station attendant