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TIL about Dick Rocket who is CEO of a space company

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D1KWj TIL the snow bunting is the most northerly passerine in the world. Unlike most passerines, the snow bunting has feathered tarsi, an adaptation to its cold harsh environment. Males that sing more frequently are preferred by females since it indicates greater foraging success and overall health.
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.
MkGa TIL that 9/11 caused an extra 1600 people to die in automobile accidents, after they switched their travel plans from flying to driving.
KOOY9 TIL that TBS speeds up shows almost 10 percent to fit more ads into each timeslot
Yp7Ad TIL that the World Taekwondo Federation changed its name because its acronym WTF has 'negative connotation in the digital age'