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TIL That the famous Chris Farley Sketch "Matt Foley: Motivational Speaker" was Written by Bob Odenkirk (BreakingBad/Better Call Saul)

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GAknG TIL happy hour is illegal in NC
grPVW TIL Galileo was ordered to turn himself in to the Holy Office to begin trial for holding the belief that the Earth revolves around the sun, which was deemed heretical by the Catholic Church
VGdQ TIL that IKEA hired Thai translators to carefully scrutinize product names four years before opening a store in Thailand because some IKEA product names, when literally translated into Thai, suggest sexual acts.
16BBd TIL the Heimlich manoeuvre is no longer the recommended move to assist people who are choking
6g7X TIL that because sounds in the minor key can make us sad & ones in the major key can make us happy, prolonged ambient noises in our surroundings [A/C motor, fridge running, dial-tones, beeps, etc] can actually have an effect on our moods.