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TIL it is possible for numbers to be illegal

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JYnP4 TIL that rock band Iron Maiden went to a restaurant after a 1984 concert in Poland. The Maidens saw a wedding inside; after a chat, they took the wedding band's instruments and began playing for the night. Guests had no idea until the groom saw that his wedding band transformed into Iron Maiden.
90nM TIL: To be ADA compliant, elevator manufactures in the US must place a raised 5 pointed star next to the button that brings you to the main exit. ‘L’ can mean lounge or lobby. 'G’ could be ground floor or garage. But, the one with the star next to it will always take you to the main exit.
4Xnao TIL pigeons who are sick or aging hide (and die) in remote places a reason why its rare to see pigeon corpses
x6NBD TIL that some of James Cook's maps were still in use until the mid-20th century due to their remarkable accuracy and continued relevance after 200 years
1aZ8W TIL the phrase the “Bees Knees” likely evolved around the 1920s along with the “cats pajamas,” the snake's hips", "the kipper's knickers" and "the sardine's whiskers" unlike the others though Bees actually do have Knees (go