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TIL Hitler declared that the Japanese were Honorary Aryans

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VM0M0 TIL in the early 1900’s, King Edward VII of Wales was too fat to button the bottom button on his suit. Out of respect all his subjects did the same, and the tradition of never using the bottom button remains to this day.
8pyV TIL that “exception that proves the rule” is a commonly misused and misunderstood phrase, and that the real meaning is actually pretty obvious. For example, a “No parking on Sundays” sign ‘proves’ you can park there any other day.
yJYM TIL that Vincent van Gogh’s last words were, “The sadness will last forever.”
GYJNG TIL of the 'Voyager Golden Records' - phonograph records attached to both Voyager spacecraft. The records contain sounds and images e.g. waves breaking, chosen to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and are intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them.
8aeDZ TIL two hair salons in the UK have started to include a "quiet chair" for people who don't want to engage in small talk while getting their hair cut.