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TIL that the US have lost at least 3 nuclear bombs
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TIL the song 'Weapon of Choice' by Fatboy Slim (2001) has the lyrics 'Walk without Rhythm, it won't attract the worm' which is a quote from Frank Herbert's Dune (1965). The music video features a dancing Christopher Walken who would later join the cast of the Dune Part II (2024).
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TIL the “t” in “often” became silent during the 16th and 17th centuries to simplify the word’s articulation, but as literacy rose in the 1800s, “t” began to reenter speech as more people became aware of spelling.
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TIL the founder of Amour All (Alan Rypinski) purchased the international POG trademark and popular POG drink from the Haleakala Dairy
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TIL Texas liquor laws allow you to give away free alcoholic beverages without a permit. According to TABC, an alcoholic beverage is “free” if you make it available to any adult who enters a venue and requests it. There should be no expectation that you will receive a donation, tip, or payment.
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TIL that losing a testicle is covered by workers' compensation. Illinois offers the most by far at $73,537. Minnesota offers the least at $3,750.