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TIL there are only 16 trademarked scents in the US, including Crayola crayons, Playdoh, an ocean-scented indoor playground, and a type of gun cleaner that smells of ammonium and kerosene.

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Jd78 TIL Bill Nye the Science Guy’s ex-wife tried to poison him
XLMr TIL Billie Piper, in her split from DJ Chris Evans, was entitled to 30 million GBP ($50 million US) but refused to take it stating, “I think that’s disgusting.” In reference to the idea she should take the money.
prkb TIL Second world countries refers to the former socialist, industrial states. I.e. Russia and China
0d7Dp TIL that the average American buys 53 new pieces of clothes each year.
L7bZ TIL that on February 15, 1961 a plane crash killed the entire US figure skating team and everyone else on board, but a dog in the cargo hold survived.