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TIL that in 1962 comedian Lenny Bruce was arrested for using the word “schmuck” on stage. “Schmuck” is a Yiddish swear word for “penis”, and is considered deeply offensive in Yiddish speaking communities.

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EnwV TIL that astronomers recently discovered an unfathomably large structure just beyond the edge of the known universe that is pulling galaxies towards it at breakneck speeds. Some think it could be another universe butting up against ours.
OoGvg TIL that Mother Teresa did not work to alleviate poverty, lied to donors about how contributions were spent, allowed the sick to suffer as she believed suffering was a gift from god, but opted for advanced heart treatment for herself.
KYZba TIL about Starfish Prime - a 1.4 Megaton nuke detonated 250 miles above the pacific ocean in 1962. The explosion was visible in Hawaii, and disrupted communications in Honolulu 900 Miles away. It also created its own radiation belts, and disabled 9 out of the world's 24 satelites at the time
xVypo TIL about The Shaggs, an all female rock band from New Hampshire who despite being remembered for their seeming ineptitude to play rock, were called “better than The Beatles” by Frank Zappa and made an album Kurt Cobain considered one of the best of all time.
N46b TIL That a doctor named Harold Shipman was a doctor in the Uk responsible for 15 deaths officially, but further investigations revealed he may have killed up to 250 people. Shipman was given 15 life sentences.