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TIL Nepalese farmers create a honey called 'mad honey' which is produced by bees pollinating rhododendron plants. The honey is psychoactive and its effects can range from euphoria and lightheadedness to being similar to a full-blown acid trip. worldschool

TIL Nepalese farmers create a honey called 'mad honey' which is produced by bees pollinating rhododendron plants. The honey is psychoactive and its effects can range from euphoria and lightheadedness to being similar to a full-blown acid trip.

Headmaster 1月 31, 2020

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TIL the first person to register for the first comics con, held in New York in 1964, was George R.R. Martin. worldschool

TIL the first person to register for the first comics con, held in New York in 1964, was George R.R. Martin.

Headmaster 1月 31, 2020

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TIL that an Australian restaurant called Pablo's Escoburgers came under fire for their burger called "The Patron," a double patty with candied bacon topped with a line of white powder (garlic flour) and a rolled up fake $100 bank note. They announced that people were "lining up for a taste." worldschool

TIL that an Australian restaurant called Pablo's Escoburgers came under fire for their burger called "The Patron," a double patty with candied bacon topped with a line of white powder (garlic flour) and a rolled up fake $100 bank note. They announced that people were "lining up for a taste."

Headmaster 1月 30, 2020

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TIL About one Alaskan Village that became so fed up with drugs entering their community, that one day they all got together and paid for a meth dealer's one way flight out of the Village, and told them not to come back worldschool

TIL About one Alaskan Village that became so fed up with drugs entering their community, that one day they all got together and paid for a meth dealer's one way flight out of the Village, and told them not to come back

Headmaster 1月 30, 2020

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TIL During the Great Depression Al Capone started one of the first soup kitchens, called “Free Soup Coffee & Doughnuts for the Unemployed." Capone’s soup kitchen served breakfast, lunch and dinner to an average of 2,200 Chicagoans every day. worldschool

TIL During the Great Depression Al Capone started one of the first soup kitchens, called “Free Soup Coffee & Doughnuts for the Unemployed." Capone’s soup kitchen served breakfast, lunch and dinner to an average of 2,200 Chicagoans every day.

Headmaster 1月 29, 2020

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TIL Jack Lukas, USMC Medal of Honor recipient at the age of 17 jumped on 2 grenades. Had 20+ surgeries and 200+ pieces of shrapnel removed, and lived. Then at age 40, jumped out of an airplane and his parachutes didn’t open, and walked away. Still keep going until Leukemia took him at the age of 80. worldschool

TIL Jack Lukas, USMC Medal of Honor recipient at the age of 17 jumped on 2 grenades. Had 20+ surgeries and 200+ pieces of shrapnel removed, and lived. Then at age 40, jumped out of an airplane and his parachutes didn’t open, and walked away. Still keep going until Leukemia took him at the age of 80.

Headmaster 1月 29, 2020

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TIL about Ximen Bao, a Chinese minister. He learned corrupt politicians sacrificed beautiful women to a River God and threatened floods if they weren't paid high taxes. Ximen had the politicians thrown into the river to tell the God they could not find a beautiful sacrifice, ending the practice. worldschool

TIL about Ximen Bao, a Chinese minister. He learned corrupt politicians sacrificed beautiful women to a River God and threatened floods if they weren't paid high taxes. Ximen had the politicians thrown into the river to tell the God they could not find a beautiful sacrifice, ending the practice.

Headmaster 1月 28, 2020

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TIL that the movie "Independence Day" was originally meant to have support from the United States Armed Forces, but they backed out when the references to Area 51 were not removed from the script worldschool

TIL that the movie "Independence Day" was originally meant to have support from the United States Armed Forces, but they backed out when the references to Area 51 were not removed from the script

Headmaster 1月 28, 2020

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TIL open concept office spaces are damaging to workers’ attention spans, productivity, creative thinking, and satisfaction. worldschool

TIL open concept office spaces are damaging to workers’ attention spans, productivity, creative thinking, and satisfaction.

Headmaster 1月 27, 2020

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TIL Pharrell Made Only $2,700 In Songwriter Royalties From 43 Million Plays Of ‘Happy’ On Pandora worldschool

TIL Pharrell Made Only $2,700 In Songwriter Royalties From 43 Million Plays Of ‘Happy’ On Pandora

Headmaster 1月 27, 2020

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TIL North Korea has their own basketball rules: slam dunks are worth three points, field goals in the final three minutes of the game are worth eight points, three-pointers are worth four if the ball doesn't touch the rim, and a point is deducted for missed free throws. worldschool

TIL North Korea has their own basketball rules: slam dunks are worth three points, field goals in the final three minutes of the game are worth eight points, three-pointers are worth four if the ball doesn't touch the rim, and a point is deducted for missed free throws.

Headmaster 1月 26, 2020

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TIL that when comedian Redd Foxx suffered a heart attack on the set of a sitcom in 1991, his co-stars initially thought he was just clowning around because of the running gag on "Sanford and Son" in which his character Fred Sanford faked heart attacks. He later died at an L.A. hospital. worldschool

TIL that when comedian Redd Foxx suffered a heart attack on the set of a sitcom in 1991, his co-stars initially thought he was just clowning around because of the running gag on "Sanford and Son" in which his character Fred Sanford faked heart attacks. He later died at an L.A. hospital.

Headmaster 1月 26, 2020

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TIL Pilot fish can form sort of symbiotic relationships with sharks to the point where if their shark is caught, the pilot fish will follow the boat that took it and become distressed when it can't find it or isn't near its "host" shark. worldschool

TIL Pilot fish can form sort of symbiotic relationships with sharks to the point where if their shark is caught, the pilot fish will follow the boat that took it and become distressed when it can't find it or isn't near its "host" shark.

Headmaster 1月 25, 2020

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TIL of Hatty, a Labrador retriever who was sworn in as an IL County "Comfort Dog." Her paw was on a law book as an oath was read. Hatty's job is to comfort sexual trauma victims during testimony and interviews; the dog will work 9 - 5 on up to 200 cases per year. She was trained by prison inmates. worldschool

TIL of Hatty, a Labrador retriever who was sworn in as an IL County "Comfort Dog." Her paw was on a law book as an oath was read. Hatty's job is to comfort sexual trauma victims during testimony and interviews; the dog will work 9 - 5 on up to 200 cases per year. She was trained by prison inmates.

Headmaster 1月 25, 2020

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TIL that Dairy Queen doesn't serve ice cream. To be categorized as ice cream, the minimum butterfat content must be 10% and their product only has only 5 percent butterfat. Therefore, it is called "soft-serve". worldschool

TIL that Dairy Queen doesn't serve ice cream. To be categorized as ice cream, the minimum butterfat content must be 10% and their product only has only 5 percent butterfat. Therefore, it is called "soft-serve".

Headmaster 1月 24, 2020

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TIL Pope Clement VIII loved coffee: he supposedly tasted the "Muslim drink" [coffee] at the behest of his priests, who wanted him to ban it. "Why, this Satan's drink is so delicious, that it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it. We shall fool Satan by baptizing it..." worldschool

TIL Pope Clement VIII loved coffee: he supposedly tasted the "Muslim drink" [coffee] at the behest of his priests, who wanted him to ban it. "Why, this Satan's drink is so delicious, that it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it. We shall fool Satan by baptizing it..."

Headmaster 1月 24, 2020

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TIL in 1714, a Norwegian captain and an English captain had a 14-hour long ship fight. Afterwards, both ships were badly damaged and the Norwegian captain was running out of ammo. He sent an envoy to the English ship, asking if he could borrow some of their ammo. They said no. worldschool

TIL in 1714, a Norwegian captain and an English captain had a 14-hour long ship fight. Afterwards, both ships were badly damaged and the Norwegian captain was running out of ammo. He sent an envoy to the English ship, asking if he could borrow some of their ammo. They said no.

Headmaster 1月 23, 2020

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TIL Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob, has been married to the voice actor for Plankton's computer wife Karen, Jill Talley, since 1995. worldschool

TIL Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob, has been married to the voice actor for Plankton's computer wife Karen, Jill Talley, since 1995.

Headmaster 1月 23, 2020

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TIL that Hugh Laurie struggles with severe clinical depression. He first became aware of it when he saw two cars collide and explode in a demolition derby and felt bored rather than excited or frightened. As he said: “boredom is not an appropriate response to exploding cars". worldschool

TIL that Hugh Laurie struggles with severe clinical depression. He first became aware of it when he saw two cars collide and explode in a demolition derby and felt bored rather than excited or frightened. As he said: “boredom is not an appropriate response to exploding cars".

Headmaster 1月 22, 2020

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TIL a 2017 study found that by shifting high school start times back to 8:30am would result in an $83 billion annual gain to the US economy a decade after implementation, and increase to $140B annually after 15 years worldschool

TIL a 2017 study found that by shifting high school start times back to 8:30am would result in an $83 billion annual gain to the US economy a decade after implementation, and increase to $140B annually after 15 years

Headmaster 1月 22, 2020

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TIL that in order to arrest two Russian hackers, the FBI created a fake startup company called Invita, and invited them to the U.S. for a “job interview”. The two men accepted and were arrested. They had hacked into the networks of at least 40 U.S. companies and then tried to extort money. worldschool

TIL that in order to arrest two Russian hackers, the FBI created a fake startup company called Invita, and invited them to the U.S. for a “job interview”. The two men accepted and were arrested. They had hacked into the networks of at least 40 U.S. companies and then tried to extort money.

Headmaster 1月 21, 2020

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TIL As a teenager Neil Degrasse Tyson walked people’s dogs and earned 50 cents per dog, per walk, two or three times a day. He saved up $200 and bought his first serious telescope at age 14 worldschool

TIL As a teenager Neil Degrasse Tyson walked people’s dogs and earned 50 cents per dog, per walk, two or three times a day. He saved up $200 and bought his first serious telescope at age 14

Headmaster 1月 21, 2020

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TIL In 1995, the Blockbuster video rental chain had more than 4,500 stores. The company made $785 million in profits on $2.4 billion in revenues: a profit margin of over 30 percent. Much of this profit came from "late fees" on overdue rentals worldschool

TIL In 1995, the Blockbuster video rental chain had more than 4,500 stores. The company made $785 million in profits on $2.4 billion in revenues: a profit margin of over 30 percent. Much of this profit came from "late fees" on overdue rentals

Headmaster 1月 20, 2020

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TIL that David Letterman created a scholarship for the "academically average", like himself. In order to be considered, students must submit a creative project, such as writing, research or interactive media. worldschool

TIL that David Letterman created a scholarship for the "academically average", like himself. In order to be considered, students must submit a creative project, such as writing, research or interactive media.

Headmaster 1月 20, 2020

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TIL that Metal music is so popular in Finnish Culture, there's a metal band in Finland targeted towards children. The band is called Hevisaurus and they are a heavy metal band that sings about Dinosaurs and Children's stories. worldschool

TIL that Metal music is so popular in Finnish Culture, there's a metal band in Finland targeted towards children. The band is called Hevisaurus and they are a heavy metal band that sings about Dinosaurs and Children's stories.

Headmaster 1月 19, 2020

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TIL that James Doohan (i.e. Scotty in the Original Star Trek) helped a suicidal fan by personally requesting her attendance to a convention, after 8 years of silence he received a letter from her thanking him for what he did, and stating she had earned her Masters degree in Electronic Engineering. worldschool

TIL that James Doohan (i.e. Scotty in the Original Star Trek) helped a suicidal fan by personally requesting her attendance to a convention, after 8 years of silence he received a letter from her thanking him for what he did, and stating she had earned her Masters degree in Electronic Engineering.

Headmaster 1月 19, 2020

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TIL the Unabomber was a "criminal mastermind" who went to extraordinary lengths to erase any trace of physical evidence within his explosives. He ripped the skins off batteries to make them untraceable. He also avoided commercial glue and instead made his own epoxy by melting down deer hooves. worldschool

TIL the Unabomber was a "criminal mastermind" who went to extraordinary lengths to erase any trace of physical evidence within his explosives. He ripped the skins off batteries to make them untraceable. He also avoided commercial glue and instead made his own epoxy by melting down deer hooves.

Headmaster 1月 18, 2020

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TIL that in Singapore, people who opt-out of donating their organs are put on a lower priority to receive an organ transplant than those who did not opt-out. worldschool

TIL that in Singapore, people who opt-out of donating their organs are put on a lower priority to receive an organ transplant than those who did not opt-out.

Headmaster 1月 18, 2020

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TIL, the Great Sioux Nation, consisting of nine tribes, lost the Black Hills, SD when the US violated a treaty. In 1980, the Supreme Court agreed, and set $105M in funds aside as compensation. The Sioux did not accept it, preferring the land instead. There is now ~$2B in that fund as of 2019. worldschool

TIL, the Great Sioux Nation, consisting of nine tribes, lost the Black Hills, SD when the US violated a treaty. In 1980, the Supreme Court agreed, and set $105M in funds aside as compensation. The Sioux did not accept it, preferring the land instead. There is now ~$2B in that fund as of 2019.

Headmaster 1月 17, 2020

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TIL in 1951, Bing Crosby was initially denied entrance to a Canadian hotel for wearing his Levi’s denim jeans. Levi’s got wind and presented him with a denim tuxedo jacket at a celebration In Nevada, where he was honorary mayor. The term, “Canadian Tuxedo” is believed to have come from these events. worldschool

TIL in 1951, Bing Crosby was initially denied entrance to a Canadian hotel for wearing his Levi’s denim jeans. Levi’s got wind and presented him with a denim tuxedo jacket at a celebration In Nevada, where he was honorary mayor. The term, “Canadian Tuxedo” is believed to have come from these events.

Headmaster 1月 17, 2020

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TIL in 1924, a Russian scientist started blood transfusion experiments, hoping to achieve eternal youth. After 11 blood transfusions, he claimed he had improved his eyesight and stopped balding. He died after a transfusion with a student suffering from malaria and TB (The student fully recovered). worldschool

TIL in 1924, a Russian scientist started blood transfusion experiments, hoping to achieve eternal youth. After 11 blood transfusions, he claimed he had improved his eyesight and stopped balding. He died after a transfusion with a student suffering from malaria and TB (The student fully recovered).

Headmaster 1月 16, 2020

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TIL that in 1942 the song "Deep in the Heart of Texas" was banned by BBC during working hours on the grounds that its infectious melody might cause wartime factory-hands to neglect their tools while they clapped in time with the song. worldschool

TIL that in 1942 the song "Deep in the Heart of Texas" was banned by BBC during working hours on the grounds that its infectious melody might cause wartime factory-hands to neglect their tools while they clapped in time with the song.

Headmaster 1月 16, 2020

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TIL the oldest continuously ongoing company in the world is a construction company in Japan specializing in Buddhist temples. Established in 578 CE, it is as old as the time when Buddhism was introduced into Japan in 538 CE. In 2007, after 1,429 years in business, it ran out of money. worldschool

TIL the oldest continuously ongoing company in the world is a construction company in Japan specializing in Buddhist temples. Established in 578 CE, it is as old as the time when Buddhism was introduced into Japan in 538 CE. In 2007, after 1,429 years in business, it ran out of money.

Headmaster 1月 15, 2020

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TIL that Canada still has 91% of the forest cover that existed at the beginning of European settlement worldschool

TIL that Canada still has 91% of the forest cover that existed at the beginning of European settlement

Headmaster 1月 15, 2020

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TIL in WWI, a German ship made its way to a British colony about 1700 km off the tip of India. The captain of the ship was surprised when he was welcomed. No news of the war had reached the colony. The ship was repaired and restocked, and in thanks, the captain had a local’s boat fixed. worldschool

TIL in WWI, a German ship made its way to a British colony about 1700 km off the tip of India. The captain of the ship was surprised when he was welcomed. No news of the war had reached the colony. The ship was repaired and restocked, and in thanks, the captain had a local’s boat fixed.

Headmaster 1月 14, 2020

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TIL that since roosters crow at an average of 130 decibels, their external auditory canals close off completely when they fully open their beak. This prevents them from damaging their own hearing when they crow. worldschool

TIL that since roosters crow at an average of 130 decibels, their external auditory canals close off completely when they fully open their beak. This prevents them from damaging their own hearing when they crow.

Headmaster 1月 14, 2020

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TIL: An additional 20 minutes commuting each day lowers job satisfaction equivalent to a 19% pay cut worldschool

TIL: An additional 20 minutes commuting each day lowers job satisfaction equivalent to a 19% pay cut

Headmaster 1月 13, 2020

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TIL: The Great Whiskey Fire of Dublin in 1875 was when 5000 barrels of whiskey ignited and flowed into the streets. 13 people died that day, but not from burns or smoke inhalation. They died from alcohol poisoning after trying to drink it all. worldschool

TIL: The Great Whiskey Fire of Dublin in 1875 was when 5000 barrels of whiskey ignited and flowed into the streets. 13 people died that day, but not from burns or smoke inhalation. They died from alcohol poisoning after trying to drink it all.

Headmaster 1月 13, 2020

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TIL: HMOs are a type of sugar found only in human breast milk. They are not digestible by the infant child. Instead the feed the 'good' intestinal bacteria, thereby increasing the health of the infant's intestinal microbiome. worldschool

TIL: HMOs are a type of sugar found only in human breast milk. They are not digestible by the infant child. Instead the feed the 'good' intestinal bacteria, thereby increasing the health of the infant's intestinal microbiome.

Headmaster 1月 12, 2020

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TIL of a man who retired at 61 and becames a perpetual hiker. Over 15 years he walked over 34,000 miles (55,000 KM). He became the first known person to hike the entire Appalachian Range in North America, from Newfoundland to the Keys and more and more. worldschool

TIL of a man who retired at 61 and becames a perpetual hiker. Over 15 years he walked over 34,000 miles (55,000 KM). He became the first known person to hike the entire Appalachian Range in North America, from Newfoundland to the Keys and more and more.

Headmaster 1月 12, 2020

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TIL that two doctors saved a woman’s life on an airplane by performing mid-air surgery on her with a coat hanger and silverware. They also used cognac to sterilise the equipment. It was on a flight from Hong Kong-London. They couldn’t land for help, as the increase in air pressure could kill her. worldschool

TIL that two doctors saved a woman’s life on an airplane by performing mid-air surgery on her with a coat hanger and silverware. They also used cognac to sterilise the equipment. It was on a flight from Hong Kong-London. They couldn’t land for help, as the increase in air pressure could kill her.

Headmaster 1月 11, 2020

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TIL that Steven Spielberg, while filming Raiders of the Lost Ark in Tunisia, avoided the dysentery that afflicted Harrison Ford & most of the cast & crew. Spielberg's secret weapon? The suitcases full of SpaghettiOs he brought with him on the shoot. worldschool

TIL that Steven Spielberg, while filming Raiders of the Lost Ark in Tunisia, avoided the dysentery that afflicted Harrison Ford & most of the cast & crew. Spielberg's secret weapon? The suitcases full of SpaghettiOs he brought with him on the shoot.

Headmaster 1月 11, 2020

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TIL a man in the 1830s accused his church of murdering his wife, and had his grievance carved into her gravestone. Its specific, and gives names and events leading to her death. Its about 150 words long. worldschool

TIL a man in the 1830s accused his church of murdering his wife, and had his grievance carved into her gravestone. Its specific, and gives names and events leading to her death. Its about 150 words long.

Headmaster 1月 10, 2020

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TIL Morgan Freeman wears gold earrings based on an old sailors tradition. They were earrings in order to cover their burial in a forgein land worldschool

TIL Morgan Freeman wears gold earrings based on an old sailors tradition. They were earrings in order to cover their burial in a forgein land

Headmaster 1月 10, 2020

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TIL that the Dorobo tribe of Kenya steal fresh meat from the mouths of lions. The method is thousands of years old; they find a pride that has had a fresh kill during daytime, then walk up to them while they’re feeding and cut off some meat. The lions are too startled to react and usually run away. worldschool

TIL that the Dorobo tribe of Kenya steal fresh meat from the mouths of lions. The method is thousands of years old; they find a pride that has had a fresh kill during daytime, then walk up to them while they’re feeding and cut off some meat. The lions are too startled to react and usually run away.

Headmaster 1月 09, 2020

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TIL of UK student Jacob Ford, who protested his school's ban on bags by bringing his books to class inside of a microwave oven. His mother supported his peaceful protest, but the school suspended him & chastised the mother for supporting him. worldschool

TIL of UK student Jacob Ford, who protested his school's ban on bags by bringing his books to class inside of a microwave oven. His mother supported his peaceful protest, but the school suspended him & chastised the mother for supporting him.

Headmaster 1月 09, 2020

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TIL Actor Martin Sheen has been arrested more than any other person in Hollywood (66 times for civil disobedience.) worldschool

TIL Actor Martin Sheen has been arrested more than any other person in Hollywood (66 times for civil disobedience.)

Headmaster 1月 08, 2020

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TIL, Elvis Presley wanted to record "I Will Always Love You". Dolly Parton was interested until Presley's manager told her that she needed to sign over half of the publishing rights to the song. She refused. This decision helped her make millions of dollars in royalties from the song. worldschool

TIL, Elvis Presley wanted to record "I Will Always Love You". Dolly Parton was interested until Presley's manager told her that she needed to sign over half of the publishing rights to the song. She refused. This decision helped her make millions of dollars in royalties from the song.

Headmaster 1月 08, 2020

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TIL Finland has planted 150 million trees per year for decades. For a small nation of 5½ million people that means 27 trees per person. If the entire European Union were to do the same, there would be nearly 14 billion trees planted every year in the EU. worldschool

TIL Finland has planted 150 million trees per year for decades. For a small nation of 5½ million people that means 27 trees per person. If the entire European Union were to do the same, there would be nearly 14 billion trees planted every year in the EU.

Headmaster 1月 07, 2020

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TIL that Momofuku Ando, a national hero who is credited with helping to end Japan's post-war food shortage by inventing instant ramen, was born Taiwanese and didn't become a Japanese citizen until 1966 worldschool

TIL that Momofuku Ando, a national hero who is credited with helping to end Japan's post-war food shortage by inventing instant ramen, was born Taiwanese and didn't become a Japanese citizen until 1966

Headmaster 1月 07, 2020

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TIL that an American army doctor who served in Vietnam returned an arm he’d amputated to its owner, a Vietnamese soldier, 47 years after he took it as a souvenir of a good deed. They met each other’s children and grandchildren and joked about which of them had been better looking back in the war. worldschool

TIL that an American army doctor who served in Vietnam returned an arm he’d amputated to its owner, a Vietnamese soldier, 47 years after he took it as a souvenir of a good deed. They met each other’s children and grandchildren and joked about which of them had been better looking back in the war.

Headmaster 1月 06, 2020

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TIL in 2009, a 14-year-old boy showed up at a Chicago police station in uniform and worked 5 hours of a shift. He allegedly got a police radio, ticket book and rode with an officer for several hours before his identity was realised. He knew procedure due to a "police explorer" program he’d gone to. worldschool

TIL in 2009, a 14-year-old boy showed up at a Chicago police station in uniform and worked 5 hours of a shift. He allegedly got a police radio, ticket book and rode with an officer for several hours before his identity was realised. He knew procedure due to a "police explorer" program he’d gone to.

Headmaster 1月 06, 2020

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TIL that millennial dads are spending 3 times as much times with their kids than their fathers spent with them. Back in 1982, 43% of fathers admitted they'd never changed a diaper. Today, that number is down to about 3%. worldschool

TIL that millennial dads are spending 3 times as much times with their kids than their fathers spent with them. Back in 1982, 43% of fathers admitted they'd never changed a diaper. Today, that number is down to about 3%.

Headmaster 1月 05, 2020

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TIL that the Black Knight from Monty Python was based on a real person: Arrichion of Phigalia, a Greek wrestler who famously refused to give up during a particularly tough wrestling match. He died during the match, but still won because his opponent surrendered, not realizing he was dead. worldschool

TIL that the Black Knight from Monty Python was based on a real person: Arrichion of Phigalia, a Greek wrestler who famously refused to give up during a particularly tough wrestling match. He died during the match, but still won because his opponent surrendered, not realizing he was dead.

Headmaster 1月 05, 2020

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TIL that Paris holds an annual contest to find the city’s best baguette. Around 200 bakers each submit two baguettes (must be eligible) to be graded on quality, look, smell, taste, and crunch. The winner wins €4000 and a contract to supply the French president fresh baguettes every day for 1 year. worldschool

TIL that Paris holds an annual contest to find the city’s best baguette. Around 200 bakers each submit two baguettes (must be eligible) to be graded on quality, look, smell, taste, and crunch. The winner wins €4000 and a contract to supply the French president fresh baguettes every day for 1 year.

Headmaster 1月 04, 2020

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TIL Benny Medina created The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air after growing up poor in East LA. His life changed when he befriended a rich white teenager, whose family lived in Beverly Hills and allowed Medina to live with them. Medina decided to change the rich white family to a rich black family. worldschool

TIL Benny Medina created The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air after growing up poor in East LA. His life changed when he befriended a rich white teenager, whose family lived in Beverly Hills and allowed Medina to live with them. Medina decided to change the rich white family to a rich black family.

Headmaster 1月 04, 2020

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TIL in 1999, the mummified remains of a pregnant Hispanic woman were found in a drum in the crawl space of a house in NY. She was identified as Reyna Marroquín, a woman who’d vanished in 1969. She’d had an affair with her employer. He killed himself before police could properly question him. worldschool

TIL in 1999, the mummified remains of a pregnant Hispanic woman were found in a drum in the crawl space of a house in NY. She was identified as Reyna Marroquín, a woman who’d vanished in 1969. She’d had an affair with her employer. He killed himself before police could properly question him.

Headmaster 1月 03, 2020

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TIL that a bakers dozen is comprised of 13 because in medieval England there were laws that related the price of bread to the price of the wheat used to make it. Bakers caught cheating customers by overpricing undersized loaves were punished. For fear of coming up short, they would throw in extra. worldschool

TIL that a bakers dozen is comprised of 13 because in medieval England there were laws that related the price of bread to the price of the wheat used to make it. Bakers caught cheating customers by overpricing undersized loaves were punished. For fear of coming up short, they would throw in extra.

Headmaster 1月 03, 2020

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TIL that British WWII General, Bernard Montgomery, first courted a woman when he was in his late thirties in 1925. His approach to romance included "drawing diagrams in the sand of how he would deploy his tanks and infantry in a future war." Said young woman declined his proposal for marriage. worldschool

TIL that British WWII General, Bernard Montgomery, first courted a woman when he was in his late thirties in 1925. His approach to romance included "drawing diagrams in the sand of how he would deploy his tanks and infantry in a future war." Said young woman declined his proposal for marriage.

Headmaster 1月 02, 2020

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TIL Elton John is Eminem’s A.A. sponsor. worldschool

TIL Elton John is Eminem’s A.A. sponsor.

Headmaster 1月 02, 2020

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TIL that Romans weaved asbestos fibers into a cloth-like material that was then sewn into tablecloths and napkins. These cloths were cleaned by throwing them into a blistering fire, from which they came out unharmed and whiter than when they went in. worldschool

TIL that Romans weaved asbestos fibers into a cloth-like material that was then sewn into tablecloths and napkins. These cloths were cleaned by throwing them into a blistering fire, from which they came out unharmed and whiter than when they went in.

Headmaster 1月 01, 2020

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TIL most successful startup companies aren't started by people in their 20s. The average age of founders who started a high-growth company is 45. worldschool

TIL most successful startup companies aren't started by people in their 20s. The average age of founders who started a high-growth company is 45.

Headmaster 1月 01, 2020

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