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TIL Werner Heisenberg, the creator of quantum mechanics, said, “The first gulp from the glass of natural sciences will turn you into an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass God is waiting for you.”

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p8JrN TIL that in the film Candyman, Tony Todd negotiated a fee of $1000 for each time he was stung during the bee scene. He walked away with $23000.
X7rP TIL that all birds of prey check over their shoulders for other predators before striking - except for eagles
ndWP TIL that the pyramids were built not by slaves, but by well–fed, skilled laborers, who were given proper housing and living quarters.
Kv74 TIL The Germans answer their phone by stating their surname. No “hello”. No “bueno”. No “moshi moshi”. Just [insert last name].