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TIL that comedian Redd Foxx, known as the "King of the Party Records" and star of the 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," influenced comedians including Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Pat Morita, and Jamie Foxx, who chose his professional surname as a tribute.

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QNnx9 TIL about "Turkish Coffee Fortune Telling," a centuries-old tradition where people interpret the patterns left in coffee grounds to predict the future. This practice, known as tasseography, is still a popular social and cultural activity in many countries.
PYLAJ TIL Infamous Ugandan dictator idi Amin,among other atrocities was accused of cannibalism. When he was asked about the rumours he replied ''I don't like human flesh. It's too salty for me.''
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