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TIL that Ernest Hemingway's mom was so displeased with the content of his critically acclaimed novel that she wrote him a letter chastising him for wasting talent on one of 'the filthiest books of the year' and excessive use of words such as 'damn' and 'bitch'

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4XVOo TIL ancient Egyptian eye makeup provided psychic protection as well beauty enhancement. An unadorned and thus unprotected eye was believed vulnerable to the Evil Eye. Outlining the eyes became a personal protective amulet drawn right upon the skin that, once applied, could not be lost or stolen.
X5dD TIL In 1995, Nigeria donated 88 000 doses of meningitis vaccine to its neighbour Niger, but before the authorities realized that these vaccines were fake, about 60 000 people had been “inoculated” with what could just be water.
LkE1Q TIL: The Green Bay Packers is the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States.
NmVb TIL: There are over 40 US states that tax Tampons and Pads as “Luxury” goods.
W7rPN TIL a teenager's fatal overdose from using too much spray-on deodorant was ruled accidental. His mom said he would not take showers but instead would spray half a can of deodorant on himself & then use aftershave to coverup BO. 42 cans of deodorant, hair spray & other products were found in his room