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wLpx7 TIL the Christmas song, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" was written during the Great Depression and had lyrics telling those who were fortunate enough to give back to others and raise spirits. As such, the true meaning of the song is to be as charitable and kind as children believe Santa to be.
YDyA TIL There is a One-Million Dollar Award for Anyone that can Demonstrate that they have a Paranormal or Supernatural Ability
grOQ4 TIL in 1962 a General Electric engineer named Nick Holonyak developed the first LED light bulb capable of emitting visible red light. The same bulb was used in the 1964 stop animation animated TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for Rudolph’s bioluminescent nose.
wLP6P TIL a group of 30 Suffragettes taught themselves jiu-jitsu to defend against assaults from crowds and police.
PYkMZ TIL You're not supposed to wash your mouth with water after brushing and instead spit out any excess toothpaste. Washing results in washing away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste.