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TIL that the word bunk (empty talk) derives from Buncombe County, North Carolina and is a reference to a long, boring speech delivered by Felix Walker, a US Congressman

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DZLg TIL the sequel to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory includes a trip to a space hotel, the group being mistaken for aliens by the US Government in the hotel, 24 deaths, shape shifting aliens who travel at the speed of light and Willy Wonka saving the day.
4X8LN TIL It’s thought that Michael Jackson may have borrowed Smooth Criminal’s chorus “Annie, are you OK?” from a CPR class he took. The CPR training dummy is named Annie and trainees are taught to say “Annie, are you OK?” to check if the patient is responsive.
kEZ4 TIL that 3 people tried to sell Coca Cola’s secret ingredient to Pepsi, but Pepsi reported them to Coca Cola and the FBI
Y7doP TIL that Pitru Paksha is a 16-day period (usually September–October in the Gregorian calendar) in India when Hindus honor their ancestors through rituals, offerings, and charity. Performing these rites is believed to bring peace to departed souls and blessings to the living.
nD6d TIL there is a High School football coach who never punts and always does onside kicks. He has won 4 state titles doing this.