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TIL "Adam" is just the Hebrew word for "man"

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Xpe6 TIL German immigrants in early America tried to establish Socialist Utopian communities…all failed and resulted in famine and financial collapse. Notable residents included Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
kOp44 TIL the question of whether or not everyday fabrics can prevent the spread of disease isn't new. Scientists farted into petri dishes clothed and naked, finding that clothing (while it may allow the smell through) did appear to stop the bacteria
M858 TIL the actor who played the scientist from “In a cave with a box of scraps” scene in Iron Man was Ralphie from A Christmas Story. He was also one of the executive producers of the film.
oBRLY TIL when a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant closes, company policy is to smash Chuck E. Cheese's head.
E1yjP TIL in 1969, Katherine Hephburn and Barbara Streisand both shared the Best Actress Oscar in a tie. It was the only tie for a Best Actress award ever.