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TIL Nixon Thought LBJ Taped His Campaign Plane in 1968

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xVo00 TIL that Venus rotates so slowly, you can keep the sunset in the same place and watch sunset forever just by walking.
d8GY7 TIL for three years Milka (Swiss/German chocolate brand) used a lilac-colored promotional tour boat with a five-meter-high cow mascot on the rivers of Germany and Austria. This boat was named the “Muhboot” (pronounced Moo-boat)
yQ1nv TIL that starting in 2018, the Canadian government has made admission to all national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas free for kids 17 and under. Stating, that by connecting with nature, youth would gain a better understanding of the need to protect it for generations to come
P19ME TIL when Prince Charles visited the MAS*H soundstage, series writer Ken Levine was told how to properly address him. Instead, Levine asked him, "What advice would you give young people thinking of getting into your profession?" His handlers were horrified, but the prince laughed.
9Y0XG TIL The NBA players have a union called the NBPA and players hold official positions. Its current president is Chris Paul.