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a769 TIL of Robert Johnson, a blues singer who allegedly sold his soul to the devil for fame. He saw no fame in his lifetime, but died at the age of 27, and became known as one of the greatest blues singers ever afterwards.
BXPk TIL that Henry Ford was the first Industrial Giant to give his workers both Saturday and Sunday off, in hope that it would encourage more leisure use of automobiles, and thus popularizing the idea of the “weekend”.
1aJPr TIL that a man in Sudan was forced to MARRY A GOAT by his local council of elders after being caught in the act with it by the goat's owner. He also had to pay a $50 dowry to the owner. It is not clear if they are still together.
KYb0Q TIL that hookworm infection “played a major role in the South’s lagging behind the rest of the country.”
rRaOd TIL the popularity of cats as pets was largely influenced by one man in Edwardian England, and he was clinically insane.