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TIL Dave Grohl wrote and recorded the entire Foo Fighters debut album in six days all by himself

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9w5MG TIL that former West Virginia Governor Cecil Underwood holds the unique distinction of being the states youngest and oldest governor. He was first elected in 1956 at the age of 34, decided against running in 1960, and then successfully ran for a second term forty years later at the age of 74.
enjg TIL After the battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. The Parthians took the Roman commander, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and allegedly poured molten gold down his throat because of his renowned greed.
XEaJR TIL that service dogs go through a “Public Access Test” where among other things they must stay put as a plate of food is placed 18” from them for one minute and then taken away
5VK08 TIL: You CAN get pregnant twice. Superfetation is an extremely rare event that involves getting pregnant while you’re already pregnant.
Lkmnp TIL: Hans Asperger (after whom a type of autism is named) helped the nazis to euthanize disabled children