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TIL Soviet scientists accidently turned lead into gold during their tests with an experimental nuclear reactor

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Bg0RW TIL under the care of the unconventional Dr. Theodor Morell, from 1936 to 1945 Adolf Hitler was administered 74 different medical substances (in 28 different mixtures) for various ailments, including an injection of methamphetamine to fight grogginess.
WkLbA TIL the last words of 22nd and 24th U.S president Grover Cleveland, “I have tried so hard, to do so right.” Reported by his biographers shortly after a heart attack.
awpON TIL the Netherlands leads the world in daily coffee consumption, with the population averaging 2.4 cups per day
Br4mD TIL the movie "Deep Throat" was made for $47,500, but made at least $30 million, and according to some estimates, it might have brought in as much as $600 million of earnings.
5lrp TIL that the Foo Fighters played an entire tour of fan’s garages in 2011.