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TIL of Robert Wardhaugh, a history professor and DnD Dungeon Master who has been running the same game of DnD for 40 years

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R5e09 TIL that the children’s choir in “Another Brick in the Wall, pt. 2” was recorded by Pink Floyd’s producer and engineer without the band’s knowledge. The children were paid with concert tickets, an album and a single; only decades later did they file a claim to receive royalties.
nW5yo TIL Brittain used to be called Albion
Km4B TIL even though statues from Ancient Egypt portray pharaohs as thin and healthy, archaeological evidence (analysis of mummies) reveals that most of them were diabetic, had heart disease and had bad teeth due to having a diet rich in sugar.
kJxY7 TIL that guide horses exist, just like dogs do. Often miniature horses are used, a breed that is close to dog-sized. The idea dates back to 1943.
dDmXK TIL that in the 19th century, a morphine-containing syrup was marketed as a solution for: baby teething , constipation, bad breath, and dirty teeth. It was not withdrawn from sale until 1930.