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TIL Kareem Abdul-Jabber has written Sherlock Holmes novels and an episode of Veronica Mars

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D1QMg TIL Ving Rhames (aka Marsellus Wallace) is the voice of Arby's commercials, with the catchline 'Arby's, we have the meats!'
P15lJ TIL in 1962 Nick Holonyak Jr. invented & first demonstrated a semiconductor laser diode that emitted visible light which was the forerunner of the first generation of commercial LEDs. In addition, 10 of his 60 former doctoral students have since developed new uses for LED technology.
LkLnZ TIL a single mirror produced in Venice in the 15/16th century was worth more than a painting by Raphael, and was about equal to the cost of a naval ship. The creators of the mirrors were so prized the Venetian government would send assassins to kill them if they absconded without permission.
VMoEk TIL In 1968, Elton John tried to commit suicide because of relationship problems with a woman. He later ran into lyricist Bernie Taupin, who tried to make John more comfortable with his sexuality. The situation inspired Taupin and John to create the song, 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight'
Zp0la TIL Apple is not only Samsung's biggest competitor, but also their biggest customer