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TIL Ben Franklin wrote an essay titled “Fart Proudly,” an entire essay about flatulence.

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oZ7A TIL Conan O'Brien was stalked by a Catholic Priest who followed him and his family, and even threatened to kill him, because he was denied a spot in the Late Night audience.
KYmYR TIL about MSGT John Chapman, and the controversial decisions leading up, and following his posthumous award of the MOH. Particularly the decisions made by the navy seals and the MOH museum. One of the seals he saved was also awarded the medal, serves on the museum board, and has his own exhibit.
aMny TIL In the UK, accents change noticeably about every 25 miles (40km).
Mwb TIL there are only 27 people in recorded history who have reached the age of 115
457o TIL that declawing a cat amputates a joint and has a number of negative health and behavioral effects, yet many veterinary associations continue to support declawing