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TIL the so-called 'Autism Epidemic' isn't an epidemic at all but rather an increase in reported incidents due to a growing awareness of autism and changes to the condition’s diagnostic criteria.

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P4vn TIL shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks a memo was distributed to radio stations with a list of songs deemed ‘lyrically inappropriate’; the list contained 165 suggestions with one reading “Every Rage Against the Machine Song”.
PPew TIL, Batman creator Bob Kane said in a Cinescape interview that of all the actors to have played Batman up to that point (before the series was rebooted in 2005), he felt Val Kilmer had given the best interpretation.
9wJo6 TIL that there exist special kinds of contact lenses designed specifically for dogs
rN990 TIL that despite the stereotypes, video games can actually have numerous benefits for our cognitive abilities, mental well-being and social skills!
69Pow TIL that Rage Against The Machine Bassist Tim Commerford once confronted Buzz Aldrin at a party, saying the moon landing was faked