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TIL: The first message ever sent on the Internet was “LO”

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Z86OY TIL When a student saxophone player swaps a cheap mouthpiece for a decent one, it feels like playing a new instrument. The instrument's bell is the least important part of the equation, and as you move closer to the mouth, the more the equipment is going to have an effect on your playing
LQrZV TIL about seasteading, the creation of permanent dwellings in international waters (seasteads) that are independent of governments. No one has yet created a structure recognized as a state. Proposed structures have included modified cruise ships, refitted oil platforms, and custom floating islands.
N7p4M TIL that pencils are yellow because in the 19th century, the best graphite came from China. Because yellow was a royal colour in China, pencil companies began to colour their pencils yellow to show both high quality and an association with China.
Ojl4 TIL a company will fake your job references, or even your former company
X09JE TIL head lice is a different species than pubic lice (crabs)