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TIL that a mysterious nerve disorder that hit some slaughterhouse employees with debilitating symptoms apparently was caused by inhaling a fine mist of pig brain tissue.

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X0nwP TIL the term “Utopia” was coined by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book Utopia, which describes an ideal society on a fictional island in the New World- a seminal work of political philosophy and social critique, exploring themes of governance, communal living, justice, equality, and human behavior.
ADMQd TIL there is a prequel to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" known as "Halloween is Grinch Night", which won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program in 1977.
Gk6J TIL Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In The Wall” was banned on this day in 1980 from South Africa because it had “become the anthem of a national strike of more than 10,000 "coloured” (mixed) students and their white supporters.“
Oo1J1 TIL Squirrels are predators. In addition to small bugs, squirrels have been spotted eating birds, snakes, mice, and shrews. In one instance, a pack of Russian black squirrels killed and ate a stray dog.
VMG6Z TIL about Kenneth Taylor and George Welch, the first two American pilots to get airborne during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Both were recommended for the Medal of Honor, but this was denied on the basis that they had “taken off without orders.” Together they shot down six Japanese planes.