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TIL Cindy Williams left "Laverne & Shirley" because producers insisted she work on her baby's due date.

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neLBB TIL of the 1947 NYC smallpox outbreak, which was stopped through aggressive public health policy led by health commssioner Dr. Israel Weinstein, leaving only 12 infected and 2 dead
yMn8 TIL when transport unions strike in Australia it often takes the form of a free travel day for the public instead of shutting down the transport system
rdRx TIL there is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
e0rYk TIL of Fred, a New Jersey goat who was blamed for freeing over 60 animals from a livestock auction pen. Fred had escaped the auction house a year prior. After some of the animals were rounded up, Fred was seen headbutting the gate, leading the auction house manager to suspect Fred as the culprit.
Z8la4 TIL: There is an increased risk of heart attacks associated with "spring forward" for Daylight Savings Time