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TIL: Miyairi Norihiro is a modern legendary Japanese swordsmith who became the youngest person qualify as mukansa and won the Masamune prize in 2010. However, none of his blades are recognized as an ōwazamono as his blades would need to be tested on a cadaver or living person.

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xV08b TIL that the famous Birkin bag was created following the random encounter of actress Jane Birkin and Hermès creator Dumas on a plane : she complained about the impracticality of her daily bag without knowing who he was and he then made her a brand new black leather bag that became a fashion symbol
LD5p TIL a radio station played N.W.A.’s song Express Yourself for 24 hours as a protest against censorship after being forced to stop playing Fuck tha Police
DDDp TIL some men are getting “facial hair implants” because they can’t grow full beards. Plastic surgeons say more men have been getting the surgery in recent years as beards have become trendier.
69WdX TIL that in the 17th century, when coffee had made its way to Europe, some people reacted to it with suspicion or fear, calling it the “bitter invention of Satan.” In 1615, the clergy in Venice asked Pope Clement VIII to intervene. He found the drink so satisfying that he gave it papal approval.
dAB7 TIL that there is a nonprofit organization called Kiva where you can lend $25 to people around the world, for example women entrepreneurs in underdeveloped countries, to help them. You get the money back after a while, and the organization takes no cut.