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TIL the Suwannee Canal Company attempted to drain the Okefenokee swamp back in the 1890s

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9Y7oG TIL about Japan’s 5pm bell, or national emergency broadcast system, that plays music each day at a specific time for over 90% of the country. The music is actually a daily test to ensure the system can inform residents of any major disasters (i.e. tsunami, industrial accident).
N7ndQ TIL that the brand name of LaCroix sparkling water is actually pronounced "la-croy," according to the manufacturer.
bvJQ TIL that after needing 13 liters of blood for a surgery at the age of 13, a man named James Harrison pledged to donate blood once he turned 18. It was discovered that his blood contained a rare antigen which cured Rhesus disease. He has donated blood a record 1,000 times and saved 2,000,000 lives.
KX46 TIL that Bill Murray did NOT actually shred the Ghostbusters 3 script, and he remains good friends with Dan Aykroyd
nW0mY TIL that, adjusted for inflation, younger Americans own $1.23 for every $1 of wealth owned by Gen X at the same age. They also own $1.35 for every $1 of wealth owned by Baby Boomers at the same age.