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TIL that Apple Makes New Employees Work on Fake Products Until Apple Can Trust Them

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KbYR TIL that despite the claims of the play/movie “Amadeus”, W.A. Mozart and Antonio Salieri were actually good friends, supportive of each others’ work, and there is no evidence that Salieri obstructed Mozart’s career other than the fact that Salieri was more established and well known.
marx TIL Elvis’ manager sold “I Hate Elvis” badges to make money from those who otherwise wouldn’t have parted with their cash for Elvis merchandise.
XEwnk TIL that Dr. Anthony S. Faucci is on the editorial Board for Harrison's Manual of Medicine. A widely used and acclaimed text book for medical professionals.
oB17r TIL the munitions factory used by Oskar Schindler to save 1200 Jewish workers during WWII is set to be turned into a Holocaust Memorial and Exhibition.
x6AvB TIL gelada baboons are aware of the concept of “cheating” on their partners, suppressing their mating cries while cheating, with the dominant male attacking the “cheaters” if discovered.