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TIL Classical composers Bach and Handel were both blinded by the same surgeon

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R59kj TIL: Indira Gandhi, third Prime Minister of India who ran the country for fifteen years was no relation to the famous Mohandis Gandhi. Her father J.Nehru was the first PM of India, and a political rival of Mohandis. Indira's last name came from her husband, who died before she claimed power.
yvM8 TIL that Jobs lied to Steve Wozniak. When they made Breakout for Atari, Wozniak and Jobs were going to split the pay 50-50. Atari gave Jobs $5000 to do the job. He told Wozniak he got $700 so Wozniak took home $350
A1ka TIL Rolex is run by Not for profit charities. After the money goes to employees and the Rolex family, the rest is donated to charity. Some of these charities focus on education and some focus on watch making.
jnda TIL in 1958 ford designed a concept for a nuclear powered car. This concept was later used as inspiration for the cars in the Fallout series.
D19bV TIL picking your nose and eating boogers is apparently good for you???