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TIL that the infamous Whitest Kids U Know sketch "It's Illegal to Say..." was involved in a fairly high-profile Supreme Court case. The defendant posted an altered version of the controversial sketch's script with his wife's name being substituted in place of the President.

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R7Vb7 TIL of the Oakland Buddha, a statue placed on a trash-ridden street corner by a non-Buddhist neighbor who was fed up with the trash. He thought the statue might 'shift the energy in the neighborhood.' It has since become a shrine and gathering place for Vietnamese residents.
O5rX TIL In 2012, men accounted for 92% of workplace deaths despite only making up 57% of the workforce.
lrJB TIL Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, was quoted saying “Once you’ve been labeled a genius, you have to continue it or your name becomes mud. I am a victim of the recording industry. I didn’t think I was a genius. I thought I had talent. But I didn’t think I was a genius.”
ANQMd Today I learned melons come in fun size. I had no clue it was a thing! When I got one in my food box this week, it said they are good for 0 waste. The greenhouse that supplies them claim they appeal to kids and make great snacks, since they’re pocket sized.
a84KM TIL Antarctica's Dry Valleys haven't had any rain or snow in nearly 2 million years