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TIL “Respect” made famous by Aretha Franklin, was originally written about a man’s struggle for respect from his wife but then became a feminist anthem.

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ENyx TIL the Colt’s punter borrowed $100 for poker and turned it into $1,400. He used the funds for a trip to Miami to take part in a kicking competition for prospects. He made 9 consecutive field goals starting at 25 yards and moving 5 yards out each time. He was then offered a scholarship to WVU.
DQ4Ke TIL that Unit 731 officials got immunity from prosecution in return for access to their research of human experimentation
OGKBa TIL that only about 17% of Japanese citizens have passports
9wQEr TIL NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt had a Confederate flag bumper sticker on his truck. When his black housekeeper told him that it made her uncomfortable, he immediately scraped it off.
J1we1 TIL The tomb of St. Nicholas excretes a liquid called manna. For hundreds of years this manna has been collected by the Church. (fixed link)