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TIL The Simpsons have had more guest stars than they have had episodes.

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JY9d1 TIL That Roger Waters', bassist for Pink Floyd, wrote When The Tigers Broke Free about his father who served in the unit he sings about, The Royal Fusiliers and died holding the Anzio Bridgehead with his unit.
vpDj TIL that the members of the crew of the Essex, the ship that was sunk by a sperm whale (and inspired “Moby Dick”), were forced to resort to cannibalism to stay alive on their longboats. Toward the end, they drew lots to see who would be killed for the benefit of the others. Only 8 of 20 survived.
k5Je TIL a 34-year-old man suffered severe bleeding under the skin after pumping cocaine into his urethra. Complications destroyed his penis, nine fingers, and parts of his legs. The penis fell off by itself. His penis had remained erect for three days
yWkw TIL all US Government issued pens are made by a company that only employs the blind (Skillcraft)
l6JB TIL the phrase ‘Politically Correct’ was coined by Mao Zedong.