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TIL Obelus is the proper term for a division sign.
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TIL the cover of the Carpenters' single "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" was designed by Andrew Probert, who, among other things, would go on to design Star Trek's Enterprise 1701-D.
KvRJ
TIL that Sigmund Freud’s nephew believed the scientific manipulation of public opinion was necessary to overcome chaos and conflict in society. His subsequent work did much to create the consumerist culture we live in today.
OGBAa
TIL that all but one the first cryogenically frozen humans eventually decomposed due to either mismanagement, faulty equipment or family issues.
nKJP
TIL that while New Coke was a bomb, the return of the original formula as Coca-Cola Classic was very successful. When asked if New Coke was a conspiracy to promote the soda, an executive replied “We’re not that dumb, and we’re not that smart”.
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TIL: A low-frequency noise of unknown source, “The Hum”, is heard by some people across the planet.