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TIL “Marlboro Man” Wayne McLaren developed lung cancer and became an anti-smoking crusader; Philip Morris denied McLaren appeared in ads

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AOQg TIL scientists are developing edible meat grown from stem cells, which they hope will replace meat from slaughtered livestock.
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xVPk0 TIL Diogenes, a radical Greek philosopher, sabotaged Plato's lectures by loudly smacking his lips while eating. Alexander the Great, thrilled to meet the famous philosopher, asked if there was any favor he could grant. Diogenes said, "Yes, stand out of my sunlight." He was later captured by pirates
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VP0Q TIL that the half-penny was discontinued in 1857 when the U.S realized it was worth too little; however, when the half-penny was removed, it had more purchasing power than today’s dime.