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TIL Jose Canseco is the most successful author athlete of all-time having published 2 books—Juiced and Vindicated. Juiced spent 8 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists and details the Steroid Era of baseball.

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neDAb TIL that George Washington never wore a wig: his hair was naturally long and lustrous, although he did use powder to make it white.
jAoj TIL South Korea was ruled by a real benevolent dictator for 15 years, credited for establishing foundations of modern economy in S.Korea.
6EvvZ TIL Sacha Baron Cohen Sent Cut ‘Who Is America?’ Interview to FBI Over Fears of Las Vegas Pedophile Ring (FBI decided not to pursue it)
v1xdL TIL mannequins in stores or in the front windows of stores are often all white, but this can be changed to increase diversity and support all races
nWW7b Til that: " The "Lord of Misrule" was a medieval peasant appointed to preside over dunkenness, bad behavior, and wild partying during festivals.