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TIL Nirvana's song "Scentless Apprentice" is about Kurt Cobain's favorite novel, "Perfume" by Patrick Suskind.

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R8vl TIL that in order to play the didgeridoo, you must learn to breath circularly. This is done by simultaneously inhaling with the nose and pushing air out of the mouth. Kenny G used the technique in 1997 to win a world record for the longest note ever recorded, an E-flat for 45 minutes and 47 seconds
8awpL TIL a 143 ton 'fatberg' was found underneath London in 2017, shutting down a major sewer line. They are created from flushed animal fat, oils, wet wipes and diapers. They have become a major problem in many major cities.
1awjD TIL in Tropic Thunder, Kirk Lazarus says “I don’t drop character til I done the DVD commentary.” Robert Downey Jr. remains in character while filming the commentary for the actual DVD.
d8O4d TIL that "Dumpster" is a genericized trademark, like Kleenex or Band-Aid.
QZQp TIL a Paralyzed Man Recently Walked After Having His Nose Cells Transplanted Into His Spinal Cord