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TIL Pope Pius X issued a papal edict that wind instruments, which included the saxophone, should not be used in Catholic worship

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0wy8R TIL that "Maris," the famous unseen character on the sitcom Frasier, was originally only going to off camera for a few episodes, but the increasing absurdity in which she was described forced the show into a box; they couldn't find an actress to meet the character's odd physical description.
WkaaY TIL: In Vietnam, a bridge over 1,800 feet long has along its length a sculpted yellow metal dragon lit for night display and able to spray water from its mouth --but, most impressively, it can exhale giant fireballs. (It's meant to be a visual tribute to North Vietnam's conquest of Da Nang city.)
xV1AD TIL of Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, something you just found out about suddenly seems everywhere. It’s caused by two different things: Selective attention, which kicks in when you’re struck by a brand new thing and confirmation bias, each sighting is further proof that you’re right.
R70xQ TIL The past decade has seen a massive jump in generosity, according to recent research. Between 2001 and 2011, giving around the world grew a whopping 240%
oGYA TIL that all variations of tea – white, yellow, green, oolong, black and post-fermented – derive from the exact same plant.