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TIL that astronomer Tycho Brahe got into a drunken duel with his cousin over who was the better mathematician, and as a result of the duel had to wear a prosthetic nose.

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BEWW TIL there is a gospel according to Mary Magdalene, that is not included in the Bible
LkRLZ TIL that many children from 2-5 years will develop maladaptive sleeping behavior following surgical procedures and anesthesia, so parents please mentally prepare yourselves.
5YkwQ TIL that when a super group made up of the world's most famous musicians came together to record "We Are the World" in 1985, Stevie Wonder announced that if the group did not finish the song in one take, he and Ray Charles would drive everyone home.
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