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TIL the creators of "South Park," Trey Parker and Matt Stone, co-created one of the most successful Broadway musicals, "The Book of Mormon." Their production won a Tony award for "Best Musical", a Grammy for "Best Musical Theater Album", and has grossed over $500 million dollars.

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6E8XQ TIL a UK study found that in divorce cases, husbands engaged in affairs in 75% of cases, wives in 25% of cases. 53% of divorces were marriages that lasted 10-15 years, 40% ending after 5-10 years. The study found that if a marriage survives over 20 years it is unlikely to end in divorce.
rNaVy TIL when McDonald County, Missouri seceded in 1961 after being left out of tourism brochures, a local group of Civil War re-enactors formed a regiment to defend the Union and marched on McDonald County, leading to the Battle of Noel.
7rBgL TIL it was a long-held belief that redheads needed more anaesthesia while undergoing surgery. A recent study has proven this false, but many in the anaesthesiologist profession still believe it to be true.
ANO8g TIL the chair being used for King Charles’ coronation has been used in the crowning of 26 previous monarchs & is believed to be the oldest piece of furniture in the UK still used for its original purpose
wLeZW TIL Stephen Hawking was rumored to run over the toes of people he didn't like with his wheelchair. Hawking denied it saying "A malicious rumor. I'll run over anyone who repeats it".