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TIL Cher is the only artist to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in each of the past six decades.

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LRpV TIL Christian Bale’s stepmother, Gloria Steinham, was a feminist who protested the 1991 publication of the novel, American Psycho, due to its portrayal of violence toward women. In 2000, Bale went on to star as the title character of the novel’s film adaption.
R7rkQ TIL Paul Simon thanked Stevie Wonder for not releasing an album that year in his acceptance speech for the 1976 Best Album Grammy. Stevie had won the previous two years, and would, indeed, win again in 1977.
D1J4v TIL Ulysses S. Grant appointed several Black and Jewish leaders to office during his presidency.
Bg8VD Til about William of Occam, a priest in 14th century known for Occam's razor, accused the Pope of heresy while himself being accused of heresy for his teachings. William ended up under protection of the Holy Roman Emperor, who was crowning a rival Pope.
nWx9b TIL there are almost twice as many women as men attending college in the U.S.