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TIL nobody is entirely sure why the beverage 7UP was named 7UP

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rNKL4 TIL Plato wrote that a nation should be led by its most curious, benevolent, just, kind, and altruistic individuals. He called them Philosopher Kings. They would spend their entire life preparing for this role. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was said to best exemplify this idea.
4KWX TIL March 1993 blizzard dubbed the “Storm of the Century” affected more than 40% of the US population, killed 300 people, and caused 10 million to lose power, despite the fact that much of the media hesitated to broadcast the forecast due to the enormous numbers predicted by the weather models.
L5oV TIL Fred Rogers from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood wrote 200 songs for the show, including “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”
ADbYd TIL that the average adult will spend 36% of his or her life asleep.
b9kZ TIL a hamdog is a hot dog wrapped in beef, deep-fried, and covered in chili, fries, and egg. The University of Arkansas says it should never be eaten.