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TIL about the existence of the 'universal S' graffiti symbol. Found in multiple countries and over multiple generations.

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1aG8X TIL The Titanic had an older sister ship called "Olympic", which became the only civilian ship to sink an enemy warship during WWI, when it turned around and rammed a German submarine attempting to attack it. The sub was gashed open by The Olympic's propellor.
0wP6L TIL the Vikings are considered to be precursors of modern democracies by political scientists: men and women gathered for assemblies called "Things" (þings) where they decided on laws and punishments for crimes
9mmD TIL that on November 22, 1963, just hours after JFK’s assassination, comedian Lenny Bruce performed a scheduled nightclub gig. Bruce walked up on stage and stood in silence for a few moments. Then, referring to the famed JFK impersonator, he stated in a sad voice “Boy, is Vaughn Meader fucked.”
e0dYE TIL Joseph Stalin was huge film buff. He would always watch movies late at night in his private cinema. He often criticized films and even went on to right the soundtrack for some movies. He loved John Ford Westerns
eRKg TIL Oliver Reed died aged 61 of a heart attack after beating 5 Royal Navy sailors at arm-wrestling in a bar in Malta. He had consumed 3 bottles of Captain Morgan Jamaica Rum, 8 bottles of German beer, and several doubles of Famous Grouse whiskey…All while on his LUNCH BREAK from filming Gladiator.