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TIL tapeworms can give humans cancer

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N7MXJ TIL that it's illegal in the United States for an actor to wear a military uniform in a theatrical production that "discredits the armed forces"
N7oN TIL that Bobby Fischer played the “Game of the Century” in tournament play in which he sacrificed his queen and won the game. And he was 13years old when it did it.
yVBNv TIL that 50% of Subway, the sandwich company, is owned by a charity. Cofounder Peter Buck donated his $5 billion share of the company before he died. The Buck Foundation contributes to many causes, including the Internet Archive and land conservation.
QNr6p TIL Galileo observed Neptune with his telescope in 1612, recording it as a star, 234 years before is was formally discovered.
R5ZBl TIL that after his passing, Fred Rogers’ wife revealed that behind the scenes he had a raunchy sense of humor and one of his favorite and funniest ways to break up monotony during a bland event was to look right at her, lift a butt cheek signaling that he was secretly farting, and give her a smile.