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TIL In 1100, The skull of Pope Lucius I was beheld as a national relic in Denmark, for bringing peace to the city of Roskilde, by protecting it from Demons. He was then put on display with a petrified embryo and revered. Recent carbon dating has uncovered that the skull isn't his.

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ne10B TIL the Internet meme Nyan Cat originated from 25-year-old Christopher Torres from Texas, who created the animated GIF in 2011. In a livestream, two different people had suggested he draw a pop tart and cat, so he created a hybrid. The design was inspired by his pet cat Marty, who died in 2012.
GY6W1 TIL they originally conceived Beavis and Butt-head Do America as a live action movie, with David Spade and Adam Sandler in mind to play the title characters.
GDRE TIL: Before video game addiction, people were blaming Dungeons and Dragons for suicide and teen satanism.
4Xv5a TIL Sir Arthur Conan Doyle personally investigated two closed cases, which led to two men being exonerated of the crimes of which they were accused.
nWxdo TIL even though the group The Supremes is commonly known as "Diana Ross & The Supremes", they were only known as that between 67-70. Many of their popular songs were recorded before then. Someday We'll Be Together (61), Stop! In the Name of Love (65), You Can't Hurry Love (66) as examples.