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TIL The Mc in Irish surnames means son and O means descendant

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W7eOd TIL Medieval people and ancient Romans washed their clothes in pee.
V7b8 TIL: Harry Truman, before he became the President, tried to enlist in the Army. He was refused after an eye chart test determined him having 20/400 vision in the left eye (past the standard for legal blindness). He took the test a second time after memorizing the eye chart and got enlisted.
LQv7r TIL the trench coat was invented by Burberry's for the trenches of World War 1, gabardine wool is semi-water resistant
W7x6o TIL the classic comedy “Airplane” was actually a joked up shot-for-shot remake of an earlier drama called “Zero Hour”
vnR8 TIL Colgate bought a Chinese toothpaste brand called Darkie in 1985. The name was changed to Darlie but is still sold in China as Black Person Toothpaste