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TIL It has been reported that besides Abe Lincoln, the ghosts of William Henry Harrison, Andrew Jackson, John Tyler, and Thomas Jefferson also haunt the White House. Lincoln’s ghost hasn’t been seen since the 1980’s.

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jNPda TIL Mozart's "Jupiter Symphony" was the longest and last symphony that he composed. It is regarded by many as among the greatest symphonies in classical music. Mozart sent tickets to his friend but it is unknown whether it was ever performed in his lifetime or was cancelled for lack of interest
dD6yj TIL a month prior to his 11th birthday, Peter Fonda accidentally shot himself in the abdomen and nearly died. Years later while taking LSD with John Lennon and George Harrison, he mentioned the incident, saying, "I know what it's like to be dead." This inspired The Beatles' song "She Said She Said"
Ypp0r TIL of the death of MI6 spy Gareth Williams. Who was found dead, locked inside a bag in the bath. Police ruled the cause of death was suicide despite no fingerprints or DNA being found. A former KGB agent has since said he was killed by Russian hitmen after refusing to become a double agent.
QPda TIL Using “House of Pizza” in a restaurant’s name is a code signifying that it is not an Italian restaurant, but a Greek restaurant serving Italian-style food.
8pyV TIL that “exception that proves the rule” is a commonly misused and misunderstood phrase, and that the real meaning is actually pretty obvious. For example, a “No parking on Sundays” sign ‘proves’ you can park there any other day.