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TIL popcorn was banned from movie theaters in the 1920’s because of the noise it made while eating it

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XEkrj TIL that when Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher, noticed a prostitute's son throwing rocks at a crowd, he said, "Careful, son. Don't hit your father."
d816K TIL Why there's an extra shoelace hole in your shoes!
P170n TIL that bacon and eggs weren't considered breakfast foods until the 20's, when Sigmund Freud's nephew was hired by a packing company to create a marketing campaign to increase bacon sales.
XE6A6 TIL after falling into deep depression and addiction, James Taylor was rescued by his father who flew to New York and drove all night back to North Carolina with his son and his possessions. A year later, Taylor became the first non-British act signed to Apple Records, founded by The Beatles
jNYen TIL that famous jazz drummer Buddy Rich was once admitted to a hospital and was asked if he was allergic to anything. He answered: "Yeah, country music."