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TIL that the first Roman Emperor wanted to be titled “Romulus” but was convinced to pick Augustus instead due to the former name’s monarchical connotations

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yVJvV TIL Dominik Hašek, one of the best NHL goaltenders of all time, was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1983. Because Hašek was from Czechoslovakia and behind the Iron Curtain, he did not know he was drafted by Chicago until several months later.
rRnex TIL Kip Winger of the 80's hair-metal band Winger is today an accomplished ballet composer. He was even awarded an Isadora Duncan Award for Excellence in Music.
oRW4R TIL Lincoln's cabinet was a team of rivals, including notable William Seward, who was initially resentful & condescending of the president. The two eventually became close personal friends, spending many nights bonding over stories, good humor, & politics, much to the dismay of other cabinet members
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