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TIL Napoleon Dynamite was a pseudonym used by singer-songwriter Elvis Costello in the 80s

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X07A8 TIL Prehistory refers to the period of human history before writing systems were adopted, so the end of prehistory is different in different places. Prehistory in Australia ended in 1788.
agBM TIL that Romeo and Juliet opens with two servants casually discussing how they will deflower and rape the Montague women.
BmOd TIL that according to a latin translation of the bible, Moses had horns on his head. He is depicted with horns in a marble statue made by Michelangelo.
AN9bw TIL that Taylor Swift's 2010 song 'Enchanted' was likely about Adam Young of Owl City. He responded with a cover on his blog just before Valentine's Day, addressing her by name in the lyrics and telling her he was "enchanted to meet her, too." Taylor never responded publicly to the cover or post.
Dyvv TIL Sprouts that come out of old potatoes are poisonous and can cause an array of symptoms ranging from vomiting to paralysis.