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TIL on March 20, 2007, David Letterman became ill less than an hour before his show was to start. Adam Sandler, who was to be one of his guests that night, filled in for him and hosted the whole show

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d81YE TIL of John R. Brinkley, an American Quack who convinced men to let him sew goat testicles into their abdomen as a way to increase male virility, as well as a cure all for all sorts of ailments and disease.
yQa8M Today I learned that I discovered an underrated YouTuber whose video had me cramping from laughter
e0A8g Today I learned that there are taste buds on testicles and anuses. they seem to be part of the chemical sensing of sugars or amino acids but for the most part their full function is unknown.
a8AM9 TIL Texas A&M University used to have an annual bonfire. In 1999, 12 students died when the Aggie Bonfire collapsed upon them during construction. The deaths led to the end of the tradition as the University faced a series of lawsuits and couldn't afford the expected $2 million per year insurance.
168Z7 TIL Swallow nests have been used as a delicacy for over 400 years, and are among the most expensive animal products consumed by humans