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TIL 40% of schizophrenics are left handed - Despite only 10% of the general populace being left handed.

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WdG8 TIL the first time a top hat was worn in public, it caused a riot. According to reports, people booed, dogs barked, women fainted, and a small boy suffered a broken arm. The man charged with breaching the peace and ordered to pay a £50 fine.
5yMB TIL Frank Zappa’s Grammy-winning album Jazz from Hell received a “Parental Advisory” sticker even though it is a collection of instrumental pieces and contains no lyrics at all.
BgJkr TIL the song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" was intended to be recorded once with a stutter and sent as a joke to the lead singer's brother. Initially used to set up the band's equipment properly, the song was only added to the record because the eight tracks they had lacked the "magic".
X0DKk TIL - Flight attendants are taught how to put passengers in a flatulence-friendly position to ease gas related pains
WklLB TIL the Disney company attempted to trademark the phrase "Dia De Los Muertos", the name of a holiday celebrated in Mexico.