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TIL Theodore Hook & the Berners Street hoax

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mLBM TIL in 1984, British comedian Tommy Cooper had a heart attack and died on live television. The audience all assumed it was part of his act and laughed/applauded during his final moments.
7BrL TIL that a suitcase-sized EMP device is available for purchase for peaceful, commercial uses but requires no license to operate.
VB7Rm TIL that when men develop a habit of masturbating face down on their stomach, it can lead to various sexual dysfunctions such as delayed ejaculation and ED.
GYpW7 TIL a casino was hacked into by exploiting a smart fish tank that was connected to the internet
dGEj TIL that in 1971 a barber by the name of Merle Robbins from Reading, Ohio invented a card game called Uno. The barber invented Uno to help resolve an argument between his sons about the rules to Crazy Eight.