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TIL, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors set an NBA record of 14 three-pointers while only dribbling the ball FIVE...TIMES...

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dO8r TIL that according to legend, a female pope named Pope Joan reigned for a few years during the middle ages, disguised as a man. After she was caught, potential popes has to sit on a chair with a hole on the seat, and a cardinal would reach through it to check to make sure the new pope had testicles.
OG6Ng TIL Roscoe Conkling was the last person to turn down an appointment to the United States Supreme Court, doing so in 1882. Conklin had been a prominent lawyer and senator, who drafted the 14th Amendment. His reason for turning down the appointment was only, "reasons you would not fail to appreciate."
OGob7 TIL that not all sunscreens are reef-friendly, and some are harmful to coral reefs
MZw8 TIL Bernard Noble was sentenced to and is currently serving 13-40 years in prison for 2 joints (strike 3 conviction).
a8AxN TIL sully landed the miracle on the Hudson plane purposely near boats to facilitate rescue. The boats arrived within minutes to rescue passengers.