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TIL: The Rocko's Modern Life theme song was preform by the B-52's and Tom Kenny (the voice of SpongeBob)

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n0r9 TIL: The Amazing Randi, the magician who debunks supernatural claims has stated upon his death, “I want to be cremated, and I want my ashes blown in Uri Geller’s eyes.”.
4XGYo TIL that onions, garlic, and other alliums are toxic, and even deadly to dogs, especially in powdered form, with as little as .5% body weight consumption required to reach toxicity.
vLNR TIL That there was a movie made in 2009 consisting only of paint drying, as a rebuttal to critics who mention that they “Would rather watch paint dry” than a particular film.
WXm9 TIL Fifty Years Ago, the Transistor Radio Was the Hottest Gift For the Holiday Season
ryyd TIL that the Swedish warship Vasa, which famously sank in 1628 less than a mile into its maiden voyage, was built asymmetrically. Archaeologists have found four rulers used by the workers; two turned out to be based on Swedish feet with 12 inches. The other two used Amsterdam feet, with 11 inches.