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TIL- The Guy Fawkes mask used by a number of activist groups (including anti-capitalist groups) is copyrighted and owned by Time Warner. Everytime a mask is purchased, Time Warner get paid.

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Y7kMd TIL that a re-design of the US $1 bill is prohibited by law
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LkNev TIL that there are flying squids. They can travel a distance of 100 feet through the air by launching themselves above the surface with a jet of water and then spreading their fins and tentacles to glide.
69dOJ TIL the while filming the mall scene of The Blues Brothers, actor John Belushi wandered off the set and into a nearby neighborhood. A local resident welcomed Belushi into their home, fed him, and allowed him to nap on their couch.
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