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TIL that on September 11, 2001, Officer John Perry of the NYPD went to headquarters to file his retirement paperwork. as he heard the explosion at the World Trade Center, he instantly responded and was killed as one of the towers fell. He was the sole off-duty cop killed on 9/11.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

1 upvotes • Resident-Camp-5021

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TIL the reason why you’re meant to say cheese when you take a pic is because it forces you into a smile

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TIL the man who invented the chiffon cake was named Baker

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Lose weight

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TIL Little Shop of Horrors (1960) directed by Roger Corman, was made in only 5 days. Three days of cast rehearsals, immediately followed by two days and one night of principal photography.

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What Unhealthy Habits Do You Think Are the Biggest Threats to Longevity?

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"Beyond Tradition: The 10 Most Unique and Unusual Festivals Across the Globe"

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TIL Some a of the people have no internal monologue.

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TIL Pope Leo XIII offered the Carthusian monks $16 million for the Chartreuse recipe — and the Carthusians rejected it.

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TIL that on September 11, 2001, Officer John Perry of the NYPD went to headquarters to file his retirement paperwork. as he heard the explosion at the World Trade Center, he instantly responded and was killed as one of the towers fell. He was the sole off-duty cop killed on 9/11.	1	[deleted]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank	1	Resident-Camp-5021
TIL the reason why you’re meant to say cheese when you take a pic is because it forces you into a smile	1	Strong_Prize8778
TIL the man who invented the chiffon cake was named Baker	1	fatfeline565
Lose weight	1	Full-Plantain2166
TIL Little Shop of Horrors (1960) directed by Roger Corman, was made in only 5 days. Three days of cast rehearsals, immediately followed by two days and one night of principal photography.	1	MOinthepast
What Unhealthy Habits Do You Think Are the Biggest Threats to Longevity?	1	WoodenYellow7648
"Beyond Tradition: The 10 Most Unique and Unusual Festivals Across the Globe"	1	Full-Plantain2166
TIL Some a of the people have no internal monologue.	1	aliceeex_
TIL Pope Leo XIII offered the Carthusian monks $16 million for the Chartreuse recipe — and the Carthusians rejected it.	1	VinePair