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  1. TIL Wrigley’s was originally a soap company that gifted baking powder with their soap. The baking powder became more popular than the soap so they switched to selling baking powder with chewing gum as a gift. The gum became more popular than the baking powder so the company switched to selling gum.
  2. Not if it cost a 1st round pick
  3. Lets see how he does against LSU in 2 weeks. I love this kid and think hes the real deal
  4. TIL in Texas Hold 'em, an Ace-King of any suit combination is occasionally referred to as an Anna Kournikova, derived from the initials AK and because it "looks really good but rarely wins."
  5. TIL Two German brothers Adi and Rudolf Dassler, worked together during WWII making sports shoes. After a huge fall out between the two, they split up and started their own rivalry firms - Adidas and Puma.
  6. TIL Julie Andrews initially refused the role of Mary Poppins because she was pregnant. Walt Disney however insisted that she played the nanny, saying, "We'll wait for you."
  7. I got Michael Thomas, Theilan and Jeffery starting this week
  8. TIL that Scotland has an official contingency plan in case they ever catch the Loch Ness Monster.
  9. Yeah there may not be a lot to do this time of the year with it being so cool outdoors but Im sure there is enough to keep you guys busy for a week
  10. My family is from the islands. Faial specifically. Beautiful scenery and great food. Not as much to do as you would find on the main land but certainly enough to fill your time.
  11. TIL Richard Norris Williams survived Titanic sinking, but spent too much time in freezing water and rescue doctor recommended amputation of both his legs. He refused and proceeded to win his first tennis tournament a few months later and became Wimbledon doubles champion in 1920.
  12. Haha thank you! We still cant buy it in Ontario as there are no stores selling it until April and we are only allowed to smoke it in our homes
  13. TIL that Michael Jordan took home economics in high school to learn to cook because he was worried his big ears would make it hard to find a woman who would want to marry him.
  14. This is my safe place. I feel all warm and cozy here. Its nice to know that even though we all love our Bills, we always can expect wins from our Crimson Tide. Another great game. Hope Tua is ok ROLL TIDE!
  15. TIL That in 99’, actor Martin Laurence almost died running in the Big Momma fat suit costume in 100F (38C) heat, went into a coma for 3 days and had a body temp of 107F (41.7C)
  16. TIL Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys was drugged and controlled for years by his live-in therapist, who kept him under constant supervision and profited from the rights to Wilson's work.
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