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TIL that "Dumpster" is a genericized trademark, like Kleenex or Band-Aid.

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P1ldJ TIL Michael Jackson was not the youngest Jackson brother. In 1975, younger brother Randy replaced Jermaine Jackson in the Jackson 5 when the group left Motown. Jermaine chose to stay at Motown, having married the daughter of founder Berry Gordy.
xV8y7 Til that Superman didn't get the ability to fly till the 1940's. Before his first animated film in 1941, he could jump really high (1/8th of a mile, to be specific) but then had to land back on earth. His power to jump over buildings was actually supposed to be taken literally.
l7WaG TIL the term Heimweh (homesickness) was coined in the 17th century for Swiss mercenaries. It was seen as a medical condition that supposedly only affected the Swiss—until the 19th century, when it was recognized as universal.
GAYj7 TIL Neanderthals sailed the Mediterranean. Stone tools, of the kind made by Neanderthals, were found in areas that were known to be distant islands at the time.
jN4bQ TIL blinds in the up position makes the heat go towards the ceiling and allows for more privacy