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TIL That a small portion of television static you see between channels is caused by cosmic background radiation, remnants of the 'Big Bang'. worldschool

TIL That a small portion of television static you see between channels is caused by cosmic background radiation, remnants of the 'Big Bang'.

Headmaster 11月 30, 2019

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TIL: Beethoven was such a massive star that following composers struggled to pull away from his artistic gravity. Brahms for example refused to make a symphony for 21 years, feeling unworthy. Schubert said: Who can ever do anything, after Beethoven? worldschool

TIL: Beethoven was such a massive star that following composers struggled to pull away from his artistic gravity. Brahms for example refused to make a symphony for 21 years, feeling unworthy. Schubert said: Who can ever do anything, after Beethoven?

Headmaster 11月 30, 2019

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TIL that a Utah woman was allegedly murdered by her husband while on a murder mystery trivia cruise in Alaska. The event was a musical Sherlock Holmes-themed murder mystery trivia program, and some of her fellow passengers thought the screams coming from her cabin were part of the show. worldschool

TIL that a Utah woman was allegedly murdered by her husband while on a murder mystery trivia cruise in Alaska. The event was a musical Sherlock Holmes-themed murder mystery trivia program, and some of her fellow passengers thought the screams coming from her cabin were part of the show.

Headmaster 11月 29, 2019

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Today I learned that Ringo Starr was the narrator for Thomas the Tank Engine from 1984-1990. worldschool

Today I learned that Ringo Starr was the narrator for Thomas the Tank Engine from 1984-1990.

Headmaster 11月 29, 2019

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TIL that in 2007, the hijacking of a Mauritanian flight was thwarted. Over the PA, the pilot instructed the passengers that he was about to make a bumpy landing, and they should attack the hijacker while he was off balance. He said this in French, which the gunman did not speak. The ploy succeeded. worldschool

TIL that in 2007, the hijacking of a Mauritanian flight was thwarted. Over the PA, the pilot instructed the passengers that he was about to make a bumpy landing, and they should attack the hijacker while he was off balance. He said this in French, which the gunman did not speak. The ploy succeeded.

Headmaster 11月 28, 2019

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TIL The song "Midnight Special" is about a steam locomotive that used to pass the Louisiana State Prison and its light would shine into the cells. Prisoners developed a superstition that having the light shine on you would bring fortune and freedom. worldschool

TIL The song "Midnight Special" is about a steam locomotive that used to pass the Louisiana State Prison and its light would shine into the cells. Prisoners developed a superstition that having the light shine on you would bring fortune and freedom.

Headmaster 11月 28, 2019

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TIL of Sisamnes, a corrupt judge in the Persian Empire (525 BC). After accepting a bribe, the king had him arrested and skinned alive. His skin was then used to cover the seat from which judgments were made. His own son 'Otanes' then replaced him as judge. worldschool

TIL of Sisamnes, a corrupt judge in the Persian Empire (525 BC). After accepting a bribe, the king had him arrested and skinned alive. His skin was then used to cover the seat from which judgments were made. His own son 'Otanes' then replaced him as judge.

Headmaster 11月 27, 2019

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TIL that a "white elephant gift exchange" gets its name from the legend of the King of Siam gifting rare albino elephants to those who displeased him in hopes that the upkeep costs would financially ruin them. worldschool

TIL that a "white elephant gift exchange" gets its name from the legend of the King of Siam gifting rare albino elephants to those who displeased him in hopes that the upkeep costs would financially ruin them.

Headmaster 11月 27, 2019

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TIL that Johnny Cash reignited his career in the 90’s due to his fondness (and rift it caused with his older, evangelical audience at the time) of a late 80’s British tribute album of his songs made by Indie/Punk musicians to raise money for AIDS awareness worldschool

TIL that Johnny Cash reignited his career in the 90’s due to his fondness (and rift it caused with his older, evangelical audience at the time) of a late 80’s British tribute album of his songs made by Indie/Punk musicians to raise money for AIDS awareness

Headmaster 11月 26, 2019

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TIL that Christopher Lee was once driving through Italy with his wife when their car had a puncture. He went for help, but fell into a ditch and got covered in mud. He reached a house and knocked on the door. The owner opened it, shrieked and fainted. They’d seen a Dracula film the night before. worldschool

TIL that Christopher Lee was once driving through Italy with his wife when their car had a puncture. He went for help, but fell into a ditch and got covered in mud. He reached a house and knocked on the door. The owner opened it, shrieked and fainted. They’d seen a Dracula film the night before.

Headmaster 11月 26, 2019

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TIL that Saudi Arabia accidentally printed textbooks showing Yoda sitting next to the king. worldschool

TIL that Saudi Arabia accidentally printed textbooks showing Yoda sitting next to the king.

Headmaster 11月 25, 2019

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TIL in 2012, a U.S. programmer was caught hiring a Chinese programmer to do all his work for 1/5th of his high-paying salary. His workplace later discovered he was spending all day mostly just watching cat videos. worldschool

TIL in 2012, a U.S. programmer was caught hiring a Chinese programmer to do all his work for 1/5th of his high-paying salary. His workplace later discovered he was spending all day mostly just watching cat videos.

Headmaster 11月 25, 2019

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TIL: There is a diamond mine open to the public in Arkansas, it is the only diamond mine open to the public. So far 31000 gems have been found since it became a state park in 1972, the visitors keep what they found. worldschool

TIL: There is a diamond mine open to the public in Arkansas, it is the only diamond mine open to the public. So far 31000 gems have been found since it became a state park in 1972, the visitors keep what they found.

Headmaster 11月 24, 2019

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TIL about the legendary pickpocket Apollo Robbins, who once stripped Jimmy Carter’s Secret Service detail of their watches, badges, keys, and the presidential itinerary. He once stole a man’s driver’s license and made it turn up inside a sealed bag of M&M’s in his wife’s purse. worldschool

TIL about the legendary pickpocket Apollo Robbins, who once stripped Jimmy Carter’s Secret Service detail of their watches, badges, keys, and the presidential itinerary. He once stole a man’s driver’s license and made it turn up inside a sealed bag of M&M’s in his wife’s purse.

Headmaster 11月 24, 2019

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TIL The thief of America’s first bank robbery who stole the sum of $162,821, was caught because he deposited the money back into the same bank. worldschool

TIL The thief of America’s first bank robbery who stole the sum of $162,821, was caught because he deposited the money back into the same bank.

Headmaster 11月 23, 2019

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TIL an 18th century American businessman published a book in which he ranted about politicians, the clergy, and his wife. It had no punctuation and had random capitalization. In the 2nd edition, he added an extra page with 13 lines of punctuation marks, stating that readers could put them anywhere. worldschool

TIL an 18th century American businessman published a book in which he ranted about politicians, the clergy, and his wife. It had no punctuation and had random capitalization. In the 2nd edition, he added an extra page with 13 lines of punctuation marks, stating that readers could put them anywhere.

Headmaster 11月 23, 2019

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TIL of a Light Bulb that has been burning for over 100 hundred years. It hangs on a cord from the ceiling of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department’s Fire Station #6, and it has been burning since 1901 worldschool

TIL of a Light Bulb that has been burning for over 100 hundred years. It hangs on a cord from the ceiling of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department’s Fire Station #6, and it has been burning since 1901

Headmaster 11月 22, 2019

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TIL Frank Gusenberg, a gangster who was shot 14 times in the St Valentine's Day massacre, refused to identify his killer. His last words were, "I ain't no copper." worldschool

TIL Frank Gusenberg, a gangster who was shot 14 times in the St Valentine's Day massacre, refused to identify his killer. His last words were, "I ain't no copper."

Headmaster 11月 22, 2019

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TIL in 1951, Natalie Carbone Mangini became the first female scientist at Westinghouse. They meant to hire a man but they misread her resume and gave her an interview when she showed up. As a radiochemist, she worked on the world's first full-scale atomic reactor and the first nuclear submarine. worldschool

TIL in 1951, Natalie Carbone Mangini became the first female scientist at Westinghouse. They meant to hire a man but they misread her resume and gave her an interview when she showed up. As a radiochemist, she worked on the world's first full-scale atomic reactor and the first nuclear submarine.

Headmaster 11月 21, 2019

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TIL that bees will not build in a gap that is very specifically 6-9 mm in width (but they WILL build in larger or smaller spaces). This discovery, called "bee space", made modern beehives with removeable "frames" for honeycomb possible; otherwise, the bees would just cement everything together. worldschool

TIL that bees will not build in a gap that is very specifically 6-9 mm in width (but they WILL build in larger or smaller spaces). This discovery, called "bee space", made modern beehives with removeable "frames" for honeycomb possible; otherwise, the bees would just cement everything together.

Headmaster 11月 21, 2019

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TIL in 2015, an American teen chose to commit suicide by snake bite. Sitting in his car, he allowed his pet Cobra to bite him multiple times. He was found in his car having suffered cardiac arrest, the snake had escaped and was later found on a nearby road. worldschool

TIL in 2015, an American teen chose to commit suicide by snake bite. Sitting in his car, he allowed his pet Cobra to bite him multiple times. He was found in his car having suffered cardiac arrest, the snake had escaped and was later found on a nearby road.

Headmaster 11月 20, 2019

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TIL if you find an uninhabited island covered in guano you are allowed to take it for yourself in the name of the USA worldschool

TIL if you find an uninhabited island covered in guano you are allowed to take it for yourself in the name of the USA

Headmaster 11月 20, 2019

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TIL there's a Buddhist majority republic in Europe called Kalmykia. It's part of Russia, many inhabitants are ethnically Mongolian and it's capital features several beautiful Buddhist temples. worldschool

TIL there's a Buddhist majority republic in Europe called Kalmykia. It's part of Russia, many inhabitants are ethnically Mongolian and it's capital features several beautiful Buddhist temples.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that the Salem Witch Trials could have been just a really bad LSD trip as the rye bread they were eating was contaminated by a fungus called ergot which caused the consumer to spasm or hallucinate, leading people to blame witchcraft. worldschool

TIL that the Salem Witch Trials could have been just a really bad LSD trip as the rye bread they were eating was contaminated by a fungus called ergot which caused the consumer to spasm or hallucinate, leading people to blame witchcraft.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL in Arthurian legend, the Questing Beast was a creature with the head of a serpent, body of a leopard, haunches of a lion, and feet of a deer. It may have inspired by third-hand descriptions of giraffes from merchants worldschool

TIL in Arthurian legend, the Questing Beast was a creature with the head of a serpent, body of a leopard, haunches of a lion, and feet of a deer. It may have inspired by third-hand descriptions of giraffes from merchants

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL Ty Warner, creator of Beanie Babies, gave a woman who was dying of kidney disease $20,000 to get a banned stem cell treatment outside the US that could save her life. He only met her once, when he was lost and she gave him directions in a parking lot. worldschool

TIL Ty Warner, creator of Beanie Babies, gave a woman who was dying of kidney disease $20,000 to get a banned stem cell treatment outside the US that could save her life. He only met her once, when he was lost and she gave him directions in a parking lot.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that Steve Jobs was so good at applying his reality distortion field to convincing employees not to quit, that the original Macintosh motherboard designer planned to just walk into Steve's office and pee on his desk before he'd have the opportunity to convince him not to quit. worldschool

TIL that Steve Jobs was so good at applying his reality distortion field to convincing employees not to quit, that the original Macintosh motherboard designer planned to just walk into Steve's office and pee on his desk before he'd have the opportunity to convince him not to quit.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that during China's one child policy, 324 million Chinese women were pressured into being surgically fitted with contraceptive devices and 108 million were sterilized worldschool

TIL that during China's one child policy, 324 million Chinese women were pressured into being surgically fitted with contraceptive devices and 108 million were sterilized

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL of Movile Cave. Life in the cave has been separated from the outside for the past 5.5 million years and it is based completely Chemosynthesis. The atmosphere deep in the cave it like an alien planet, and more than 30 of the species found inside cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. worldschool

TIL of Movile Cave. Life in the cave has been separated from the outside for the past 5.5 million years and it is based completely Chemosynthesis. The atmosphere deep in the cave it like an alien planet, and more than 30 of the species found inside cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that "blue raspberry" is simply artificial raspberry flavoring, and its widespread use of being colored blue is credited to the ICEE brand who wanted their signature flavors (the other being red cherry) to match their logo. worldschool

TIL that "blue raspberry" is simply artificial raspberry flavoring, and its widespread use of being colored blue is credited to the ICEE brand who wanted their signature flavors (the other being red cherry) to match their logo.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that, when Dan Aykroyd was developing Crystal Head Vodka, he thought there would be a trademark conflict with "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", a meeting between Aykroyd and director Steven Spielberg resulted in the drink being served at the movie's premiere worldschool

TIL that, when Dan Aykroyd was developing Crystal Head Vodka, he thought there would be a trademark conflict with "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", a meeting between Aykroyd and director Steven Spielberg resulted in the drink being served at the movie's premiere

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that the Treaty of Paris, the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, refers to the island of Phelipeaux as a landmark for the American-Canadian border. The island Phelipeaux has never existed. worldschool

TIL that the Treaty of Paris, the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, refers to the island of Phelipeaux as a landmark for the American-Canadian border. The island Phelipeaux has never existed.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL Robert Downey, Jr. started using drugs at age 6 when his father gave him pot. By age 8, he admits he was a drug addict. B/n 1995-2001, he cycled through arrests, rehab & prison. Sober since 2001, he became the highest-paid actor 2013-2015 and the 2nd highest-grossing box office star of all time. worldschool

TIL Robert Downey, Jr. started using drugs at age 6 when his father gave him pot. By age 8, he admits he was a drug addict. B/n 1995-2001, he cycled through arrests, rehab & prison. Sober since 2001, he became the highest-paid actor 2013-2015 and the 2nd highest-grossing box office star of all time.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL a Polish man received a building permit for a single-family home in the 1980s, he then spent his fortune building a 52-room castle, with 365 windows and 12 turrets. Once the authorities found out, they put an end to construction, he's still fighting with them now, 35 years later, to complete it. worldschool

TIL a Polish man received a building permit for a single-family home in the 1980s, he then spent his fortune building a 52-room castle, with 365 windows and 12 turrets. Once the authorities found out, they put an end to construction, he's still fighting with them now, 35 years later, to complete it.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that in 2017 Iceland was concerned about an uptick in murders as there were four murders in the entire country, more than double the typical number worldschool

TIL that in 2017 Iceland was concerned about an uptick in murders as there were four murders in the entire country, more than double the typical number

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL In the Netherlands sex is seen as a human right, disabled citizens can get grants for legal prostitutes up to 12 times a year. Reports show this has significantly reduced depression and suicide rates among the disabled, many of whom have previously never had the chance to have sex before. worldschool

TIL In the Netherlands sex is seen as a human right, disabled citizens can get grants for legal prostitutes up to 12 times a year. Reports show this has significantly reduced depression and suicide rates among the disabled, many of whom have previously never had the chance to have sex before.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL in 2015 smartwatch maker Pebble declined a $740m offer from watchmaker Citizen, a year later they sold the company to Fitbit in region of $23m-$40m. worldschool

TIL in 2015 smartwatch maker Pebble declined a $740m offer from watchmaker Citizen, a year later they sold the company to Fitbit in region of $23m-$40m.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that Hitler only had four teeth when he died. worldschool

TIL that Hitler only had four teeth when he died.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL until 1987, there was no TV broadcast in Iceland on Thursdays. The idea behind the decision was to reserve Thursdays as a day for socializing. As a result, many Icelanders born before 1987 joke that they were most likely conceived on a Thursday. worldschool

TIL until 1987, there was no TV broadcast in Iceland on Thursdays. The idea behind the decision was to reserve Thursdays as a day for socializing. As a result, many Icelanders born before 1987 joke that they were most likely conceived on a Thursday.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that the French general that lost the battle of Trafalgar, was found dead a year later in a French hotel with six stab wounds in his left lung and one in his heart. His death was ruled a suicide. This verdict was heavily mocked by contemporary British press. worldschool

TIL that the French general that lost the battle of Trafalgar, was found dead a year later in a French hotel with six stab wounds in his left lung and one in his heart. His death was ruled a suicide. This verdict was heavily mocked by contemporary British press.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL about Air New Zealand flight 901, which provided sightseeing flyovers of Antarctica until it crashed into the side of Mount Erebus in November 1979. Most of the wreckage is still there, and can periodically be seen during warmer weather. worldschool

TIL about Air New Zealand flight 901, which provided sightseeing flyovers of Antarctica until it crashed into the side of Mount Erebus in November 1979. Most of the wreckage is still there, and can periodically be seen during warmer weather.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL Martin Luther King Jr.'s given name was Michael King. His father was so inspired by German theologian Martin Luther's part in the Protestant Reformation that he had both his and his son's names changed. worldschool

TIL Martin Luther King Jr.'s given name was Michael King. His father was so inspired by German theologian Martin Luther's part in the Protestant Reformation that he had both his and his son's names changed.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for being accessible in the past, has not appeared in public since 2014. Some have claimed that his housekeeper is holding him captive. A podcast, "Missing Richard Simmons", attempted to investigate his disappearance from public life. worldschool

TIL that fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for being accessible in the past, has not appeared in public since 2014. Some have claimed that his housekeeper is holding him captive. A podcast, "Missing Richard Simmons", attempted to investigate his disappearance from public life.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL the Finns sarcastically dubbed the Soviet cluster bombs "Molotov bread baskets" in reference to Molotov's propaganda broadcasts. When the hand-held bottle firebomb was developed to attack Soviet tanks, the Finns called it the "Molotov cocktail", as "a drink to go with the food". worldschool

TIL the Finns sarcastically dubbed the Soviet cluster bombs "Molotov bread baskets" in reference to Molotov's propaganda broadcasts. When the hand-held bottle firebomb was developed to attack Soviet tanks, the Finns called it the "Molotov cocktail", as "a drink to go with the food".

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL 26 states in the U.S. do not require employers to provide meal or rest breaks to their employees. worldschool

TIL 26 states in the U.S. do not require employers to provide meal or rest breaks to their employees.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL about "Sgt. Bill", a man who claimed to be a DEA Agent and conducted raids on meth labs and made 20 arrests in the small town of Gerald, Missouri. However, it transpired that he was lying, and was an ex-convict, bankrupt and unemployed. However, he actually succeeded in getting rid of the meth. worldschool

TIL about "Sgt. Bill", a man who claimed to be a DEA Agent and conducted raids on meth labs and made 20 arrests in the small town of Gerald, Missouri. However, it transpired that he was lying, and was an ex-convict, bankrupt and unemployed. However, he actually succeeded in getting rid of the meth.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL I learned that a lawyer once tried to bring a tic-tac-toe playing chicken into court to prove that being able to play tic-tac-toe did not prove you were mentally competent to understand the consequences of your actions or why you were being executed for them worldschool

TIL I learned that a lawyer once tried to bring a tic-tac-toe playing chicken into court to prove that being able to play tic-tac-toe did not prove you were mentally competent to understand the consequences of your actions or why you were being executed for them

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL I learned about RAS Syndrome (redundant acronym syndrome), which is when one or more words, in an acronym, are repeated. Such as, PIN Number, ATM Machine, or UPC Code. worldschool

TIL I learned about RAS Syndrome (redundant acronym syndrome), which is when one or more words, in an acronym, are repeated. Such as, PIN Number, ATM Machine, or UPC Code.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that baby sand tiger sharks devour their siblings in the womb. The largest, usually the earliest, embryo devours the others, until only two dominant embryos are left. Female sand tiger sharks’ mate with multiple males and the babies will then compete in the womb to be born. worldschool

TIL that baby sand tiger sharks devour their siblings in the womb. The largest, usually the earliest, embryo devours the others, until only two dominant embryos are left. Female sand tiger sharks’ mate with multiple males and the babies will then compete in the womb to be born.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that in 2012 a statue of Jesus in India mysteriously began dripping water from its toes. Worshipers started collecting it and drinking it believing it was holy. The source of the water was later found to be a clogged toilet near the statue. worldschool

TIL that in 2012 a statue of Jesus in India mysteriously began dripping water from its toes. Worshipers started collecting it and drinking it believing it was holy. The source of the water was later found to be a clogged toilet near the statue.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL a wood ladder in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been in the same place since 1757 because moving it would require the consent of six religious orders who almost never reach a consensus. worldschool

TIL a wood ladder in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been in the same place since 1757 because moving it would require the consent of six religious orders who almost never reach a consensus.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL Anaphylaxis isn't always a sudden, dramatic reaction, and can come on slowly, with only a few mild-appearing symptoms for up to 20 minutes after exposure. It can also come back for another round of symptoms hours after, which is why getting immediate medical attention is so important. worldschool

TIL Anaphylaxis isn't always a sudden, dramatic reaction, and can come on slowly, with only a few mild-appearing symptoms for up to 20 minutes after exposure. It can also come back for another round of symptoms hours after, which is why getting immediate medical attention is so important.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL that during a 1969 TV screening of the British Royal Family's life, more than 30 million people tuned in. During intermission, so many toilets were flushed simultaneously over England that it caused a water shortage. worldschool

TIL that during a 1969 TV screening of the British Royal Family's life, more than 30 million people tuned in. During intermission, so many toilets were flushed simultaneously over England that it caused a water shortage.

Headmaster 11月 19, 2019

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TIL in 2017, five Denver nurses were suspended for opening a body bag and “admiring” the size of the dead man’s genitals. worldschool

TIL in 2017, five Denver nurses were suspended for opening a body bag and “admiring” the size of the dead man’s genitals.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL When The Empire Strikes Back debuted in 1980 some showings were preceded by the short film Black Angel which was directed by Star Wars art director Roger Christian. The film was thought lost for decades but has since been recovered and is available on YouTube. worldschool

TIL When The Empire Strikes Back debuted in 1980 some showings were preceded by the short film Black Angel which was directed by Star Wars art director Roger Christian. The film was thought lost for decades but has since been recovered and is available on YouTube.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL: Black US troops were welcome in Britain in WW2, but the US military's attempt to initiate segregation led to a shootout. worldschool

TIL: Black US troops were welcome in Britain in WW2, but the US military's attempt to initiate segregation led to a shootout.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL When researchers blocked AMPA-receptor removal in rats, they found that the rats were prevented from forgetting the locations of objects. To forget, it seemed that the rat brain had to proactively destroy connections at the synapse. Forgetting is not a failure of memory, but a function of it. worldschool

TIL When researchers blocked AMPA-receptor removal in rats, they found that the rats were prevented from forgetting the locations of objects. To forget, it seemed that the rat brain had to proactively destroy connections at the synapse. Forgetting is not a failure of memory, but a function of it.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL on the DVD release of Borat, there is a language option for Hebrew, but choosing it only results in a warning screen reading "You have been trapped, Jew!" worldschool

TIL on the DVD release of Borat, there is a language option for Hebrew, but choosing it only results in a warning screen reading "You have been trapped, Jew!"

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL the premiere episode of Doctor Who was preempted for five minutes by the just-breaking news that American President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. worldschool

TIL the premiere episode of Doctor Who was preempted for five minutes by the just-breaking news that American President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL Ramen noodles themselves are vegetarian, but the little seasoning packets are usually not. The one major exception to this rule is Top Ramen brand Oriental flavor, which contains no animal ingredients at all worldschool

TIL Ramen noodles themselves are vegetarian, but the little seasoning packets are usually not. The one major exception to this rule is Top Ramen brand Oriental flavor, which contains no animal ingredients at all

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that Senator Strom Thurmond holds the record for the longest Filibuster by a lone senator. He stayed on the Senate floor speaking for 24 hours and 18 minutes nonstop in opposition of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. worldschool

TIL that Senator Strom Thurmond holds the record for the longest Filibuster by a lone senator. He stayed on the Senate floor speaking for 24 hours and 18 minutes nonstop in opposition of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

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TIL about The Grievance Study Affair. Two professors changed the text of Mein Kampf replacing the word "Jews"with "the patriarchy". It got published in an academic journal. worldschool

TIL about The Grievance Study Affair. Two professors changed the text of Mein Kampf replacing the word "Jews"with "the patriarchy". It got published in an academic journal.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that at Dunkin Donuts, glazed doughnuts have fewer calories than old-fashioned (plain) doughnuts. worldschool

TIL that at Dunkin Donuts, glazed doughnuts have fewer calories than old-fashioned (plain) doughnuts.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL when the New York Jets played the Miami Dolphins in London in 2015, the team had 350 rolls of American toilet paper shipped to England on the recommendation of an intern who said British toilet paper was too thin. worldschool

TIL when the New York Jets played the Miami Dolphins in London in 2015, the team had 350 rolls of American toilet paper shipped to England on the recommendation of an intern who said British toilet paper was too thin.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL about Manganese Nodules. Found at the bottom of the ocean these rock concentrations contain all the components needed for electric car batteries. Its estimated to there are enough nodules to create over 200 million batteries in one patch alone. Their worth is estimated up to 16 trillion dollars. worldschool

TIL about Manganese Nodules. Found at the bottom of the ocean these rock concentrations contain all the components needed for electric car batteries. Its estimated to there are enough nodules to create over 200 million batteries in one patch alone. Their worth is estimated up to 16 trillion dollars.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that it takes 243 Earth-days for Venus to rotate about its axis, yet it takes 225 Earth-days for Venus to orbit the sun. That means that, on Venus, a day takes longer than a year. worldschool

TIL that it takes 243 Earth-days for Venus to rotate about its axis, yet it takes 225 Earth-days for Venus to orbit the sun. That means that, on Venus, a day takes longer than a year.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL about "naumachia", the Ancient Roman practice of filling a specialised coliseum/amphitheatre basin full of water and forcing convicts and PoWs to fight to the death in staged naval battles, complete with fully armed warships, for the Caesar's entertainment worldschool

TIL about "naumachia", the Ancient Roman practice of filling a specialised coliseum/amphitheatre basin full of water and forcing convicts and PoWs to fight to the death in staged naval battles, complete with fully armed warships, for the Caesar's entertainment

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL The International Chopin Piano Competition has been held every five years since 1955. It is one of the few competitions devoted entirely to the works of a single composer worldschool

TIL The International Chopin Piano Competition has been held every five years since 1955. It is one of the few competitions devoted entirely to the works of a single composer

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL the minimum kills to be called a "serial killer" is three worldschool

TIL the minimum kills to be called a "serial killer" is three

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that the oldest alliance in the world that is still in force is between England (later the UK) and Portugal, with the earliest treaty dating back to 1373. worldschool

TIL that the oldest alliance in the world that is still in force is between England (later the UK) and Portugal, with the earliest treaty dating back to 1373.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL of HMS Victory, the oldest commissioned warship in the world with 241 years' service. She is best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. She gets 350,000 visitors per year. worldschool

TIL of HMS Victory, the oldest commissioned warship in the world with 241 years' service. She is best known for her role as Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. She gets 350,000 visitors per year.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL That John Snow, who found the cause of cholera during the height of an epidemic, proved his findings by halting an entire outbreak through one action- removing the infected water pump handle. worldschool

TIL That John Snow, who found the cause of cholera during the height of an epidemic, proved his findings by halting an entire outbreak through one action- removing the infected water pump handle.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL There's no known gas station explosions attributed to cellphone usage, and the evidence it's even possible is unfounded worldschool

TIL There's no known gas station explosions attributed to cellphone usage, and the evidence it's even possible is unfounded

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL an American man who made a fortune off the newly invented typewriter, built a mansion on Carleton Island in New York state in 1895. After the property was bult, he spent one night in it and then died of a heart attack. The mansion has now been empty for almost 100 years, yet still stands. worldschool

TIL an American man who made a fortune off the newly invented typewriter, built a mansion on Carleton Island in New York state in 1895. After the property was bult, he spent one night in it and then died of a heart attack. The mansion has now been empty for almost 100 years, yet still stands.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL of Buckshot Yankee, the worst cyber attack in US military history. In 2008, an employee found a USB drive in the parking lot of a DoD facility and plugged into his work computer. It took 14 months to purge from DoD networks. worldschool

TIL of Buckshot Yankee, the worst cyber attack in US military history. In 2008, an employee found a USB drive in the parking lot of a DoD facility and plugged into his work computer. It took 14 months to purge from DoD networks.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL about Broken Leg, a collared mountain lion who’s kills over 15 months were recorded as 24 badgers, 1 sheep, 1 dog, 2 porcupines, 8 beavers, 9 coyotes, 2 mule deer, 2 antelope, and 17 elk. worldschool

TIL about Broken Leg, a collared mountain lion who’s kills over 15 months were recorded as 24 badgers, 1 sheep, 1 dog, 2 porcupines, 8 beavers, 9 coyotes, 2 mule deer, 2 antelope, and 17 elk.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL in the aftermath of Katrina, Mexico deployed 184 personnel to aid relief,including handing out 100,000+ meals and supplies. This was the first flagged and uniformed deployment of Mexican military personnel in the USA in 150 years. worldschool

TIL in the aftermath of Katrina, Mexico deployed 184 personnel to aid relief,including handing out 100,000+ meals and supplies. This was the first flagged and uniformed deployment of Mexican military personnel in the USA in 150 years.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL: Mark Hamill visited a dying fan in the hospital and answered every question as Luke Skywalker because the fan couldn't tell reality from fiction anymore. worldschool

TIL: Mark Hamill visited a dying fan in the hospital and answered every question as Luke Skywalker because the fan couldn't tell reality from fiction anymore.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL there are 18 movies in the Air Bud cinematic Universe, only five less than there are movies in Marvel's worldschool

TIL there are 18 movies in the Air Bud cinematic Universe, only five less than there are movies in Marvel's

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that scientists successfully cloned an extinct goat back to life, but it died very shortly due to breathing problems. worldschool

TIL that scientists successfully cloned an extinct goat back to life, but it died very shortly due to breathing problems.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that the oldest genetic proof of malaria was found in King Tutankhamun’s body. He had more than one strain of malaria, indicating that he had multiple infections throughout his life. The strains belonged to the most virulent and deadly form of the disease. worldschool

TIL that the oldest genetic proof of malaria was found in King Tutankhamun’s body. He had more than one strain of malaria, indicating that he had multiple infections throughout his life. The strains belonged to the most virulent and deadly form of the disease.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that Isaac Newton at height of his career gave up science to run the mint in London, where he spent the rest of his life chasing counterfeiters and dabbling in alchemy and mysticism. He died in 1727 at age 84, apparently a virgin. worldschool

TIL that Isaac Newton at height of his career gave up science to run the mint in London, where he spent the rest of his life chasing counterfeiters and dabbling in alchemy and mysticism. He died in 1727 at age 84, apparently a virgin.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL of Christopher Thomas Knight, AKA the North Pond Hermit. He entered the woods of Maine at age 20 and lived without human contact for 27 years, committing roughly 40 robberies a year for supplies. The only time he spoke to another human was when he said "hi" to a passing hiker. worldschool

TIL of Christopher Thomas Knight, AKA the North Pond Hermit. He entered the woods of Maine at age 20 and lived without human contact for 27 years, committing roughly 40 robberies a year for supplies. The only time he spoke to another human was when he said "hi" to a passing hiker.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that in a Hawaiian creation myth, our universe was created from the wreckage of a previous universe, with the only survivors being octopuses. worldschool

TIL that in a Hawaiian creation myth, our universe was created from the wreckage of a previous universe, with the only survivors being octopuses.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL of the Tulsa Center of the Universe. An acoustic anomaly located in Oklahoma. When one stands in the center of the circle and makes a noise, that noise is echoed back several times louder than it was made, but no one standing outside the circle can hear a thing. worldschool

TIL of the Tulsa Center of the Universe. An acoustic anomaly located in Oklahoma. When one stands in the center of the circle and makes a noise, that noise is echoed back several times louder than it was made, but no one standing outside the circle can hear a thing.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL William Still, the father of the Underground Railroad, interviewed and kept records of every escaped slave he came across. Once, while interviewing a man, he discovered that the man was actually his long-lost brother. worldschool

TIL William Still, the father of the Underground Railroad, interviewed and kept records of every escaped slave he came across. Once, while interviewing a man, he discovered that the man was actually his long-lost brother.

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TIL 1 to 2.4 hours of jogging per week is associated with the lowest levels of mortality, whereas running faster than 7mph & more than 4 hours a week yields a mortality rate not statistically different from that of being sedentary. worldschool

TIL 1 to 2.4 hours of jogging per week is associated with the lowest levels of mortality, whereas running faster than 7mph & more than 4 hours a week yields a mortality rate not statistically different from that of being sedentary.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that the scene in IT: Chapter Two and in the novel where a group of teens assault a homosexual man and his partner before tossing one of them over a bridge to his death was actually based on a true story. Stephen King borrowed details from the real life event, and added Pennywise to it. worldschool

TIL that the scene in IT: Chapter Two and in the novel where a group of teens assault a homosexual man and his partner before tossing one of them over a bridge to his death was actually based on a true story. Stephen King borrowed details from the real life event, and added Pennywise to it.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that a Belarusian television company associated with the government of Belarus, created a show featuring four nerdy scientists living next to an attractive waitress named The Theorists. When the actors found out their show was an unlicensed rip of The Big Bang Theory, they quit. worldschool

TIL that a Belarusian television company associated with the government of Belarus, created a show featuring four nerdy scientists living next to an attractive waitress named The Theorists. When the actors found out their show was an unlicensed rip of The Big Bang Theory, they quit.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that New Zealand has the highest death rate for young people in the developed world alongside having the highest suicide rate, despite the outside world thinking New Zealand is the closest country to becoming a utopia. worldschool

TIL that New Zealand has the highest death rate for young people in the developed world alongside having the highest suicide rate, despite the outside world thinking New Zealand is the closest country to becoming a utopia.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL that Leah Betts, a girl that made headlines after dying from taking a single ecstasy pill, didn’t actually die directly from taking the drug, but instead from drinking 7 litres of water in 90 minutes. Ecstasy causes water retention, making even slightly high water consumption fatal. worldschool

TIL that Leah Betts, a girl that made headlines after dying from taking a single ecstasy pill, didn’t actually die directly from taking the drug, but instead from drinking 7 litres of water in 90 minutes. Ecstasy causes water retention, making even slightly high water consumption fatal.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL Clara Peller, a retired manicurist, was hired at age 80 as a temp on a commercial set. Her voice and manner brought an acting contract, and she became rich and famous from Wendy's "Where's the beef" campaign and later roles during the last 5 years of her life. worldschool

TIL Clara Peller, a retired manicurist, was hired at age 80 as a temp on a commercial set. Her voice and manner brought an acting contract, and she became rich and famous from Wendy's "Where's the beef" campaign and later roles during the last 5 years of her life.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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TIL roughly 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population has an apathy toward music known as "musical anhedonia," in which their brain is biologically incapable of responding to any music whatsoever. worldschool

TIL roughly 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population has an apathy toward music known as "musical anhedonia," in which their brain is biologically incapable of responding to any music whatsoever.

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TIL Woody Harrelson's First Wife Was Intended to Be A Joke and they would divorce the next day. The storefront marriage/divorce parlor was closed So They Stayed Married For 10 Months worldschool

TIL Woody Harrelson's First Wife Was Intended to Be A Joke and they would divorce the next day. The storefront marriage/divorce parlor was closed So They Stayed Married For 10 Months

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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Today I learned that a group of engineering students from Purdue University found that it takes 364 licks to get to the center of a tootsie pop. worldschool

Today I learned that a group of engineering students from Purdue University found that it takes 364 licks to get to the center of a tootsie pop.

Headmaster 11月 18, 2019

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