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TIL that there was a rumor that Stephen Hawking would deliberately run over the toes of people he didn’t like. He denied this rumor by stating it was “A Malicious rumor” and “I’ll run over anyone who repeats it”.

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R5gja TIL The Slow Loris is the only venomous primate. When threatened, they lick a gland on their inner elbow that, when mixed with their own saliva, creates a toxic compound known to cause muscle convulsions, heart and respiratory problems, unconsciousness, and even death through anaphylaxis shock.
4lON TIL that the Schizophrenic artist Bryan Charnley painted self-portraits for years representing his descent into madness, until his suicide in 1991
rRvOo TIL that Sir David Attenborough is a member of the “Order of Merit,” in 2015. It recognizes distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Only 24 (living) people can be a member at a given time
GAX6j TIL researchers reviewed 40 episodes of the "Dr. Oz Show" and discovered that almost half of the medical advice had no supporting evidence
N0B8 TIL that astronaut Alan Shepard’s pre-launch prayer before becoming the first American to reach orbit was “Don’t fuck up, Shepard…”