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TIL that Tchaikovsky received financial support from a patron that allowed him to pursue a career as a full-time composer. However, the patron stipulated that they should never meet in person.

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awAZy TIL several Mosler Safe Company vaults were installed in Hiroshima's Mitsui Bank building prior to WWII. After surviving the nuclear attack on the island, the company became renowned for the strength of the vaults and would be the gold standard for blast doors during the Cold War.
oxWr TIL that urban birds now perform a sort of ‘avian rap’ with short and fast songs while their rural counterparts stick to slow melodies
4Xlob TIL There are no Army installations named for Brigadier General Benjamin Davis Sr. He was the 1st African American General in the US Army, he served in 4 wars, was instrumental in getting Truman to desegregate the Army, and was an original Buffalo Soldier
DKap TIL Homer Simpson had a cameo in the cult 90’s adult cartoon, Duckman. This particular episode was also nominated for an Emmy and lost to…The Simpsons.
J1vnj TIL: There is a study in Japan which examines why people play dating sims. They found it mostly appealed to lonely individuals seeking to develop social skills or experience love. The psychological benefits are similar to a real relationship in reducing stress and boosting satisfaction.