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TIL when Queen Elizabeth II dies, the BBC will cancel all comedy programming for 12 days

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kyKW TIL Victoria’s Secret was founded by a man that felt embarrassed when buying lingerie for his wife. He wanted a store where men could feel comfortable buying lingerie, however that business model later became unprofitable and the company was sold.
neAJY TIL in 2014 a Malaysian man bought a "penis enlarger" online but scammers simply sent him a magnifying glass instead
Lk55d TIL that Chicken wings used to be considered junk meat parts, and were tossed out. Then, in 1964, a restaurant in Buffalo, NY decided to cook and serve them. Today there is a shortage of chicken wings worldwide, which has caused prices to go up.
nwKG TIL Lizards can’t walk and breathe at the same time
jNpbE TIL that there's a town in Peru that holds a Christmastime festival that ends with people of all ages ending in public fistfights. The purpose is to settle grudges that have built up over the year.