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TIL Chevy Chase once played the drums in a band. He went on to Saturday Night Live, the band went on to become Steely Dan.

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N71wE TIL Maria Sharapova & her father arrived in Florida from Nyagan, Russia with only $700. Sharapova's father worked low-paying jobs to save up enough money to send her to IMG Academy sports school with a tuition of $35K per year. Today, Sharapova has earned $285 million according to Forbes.
O4EX TIL that Alan Shepard, the first American in space, wet his spacesuit before getting there—which opened up a whole new research field—space urination
rrO0 TIL in 458BC Roman farmer Lucius Cincinnatus was named absolute dictator of Rome during a crises. After achieving victory he resigned and returned power to senate. His resignation of absolute authority is often cited as an example of outstanding leadership, serving the greater good and civic virtue.
P6lZ TIL Humans are closer to the size of the observable universe than they are to the smallest unit of measure (Planck length)
KYMva TIL about Matthew Slater. A WR for the New England Patriots who made the Pro Bowl 10x despite only recording one career reception.