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TIL: These things can kill you

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xmrk TIL that in the Victorian era, it was a thing to send “Vinegar” or Hate valentines anonymously to people you disliked. They were often incredibly harsh, and some even suggested the recipient go kill themselves.
W7g5B TIL: That Barry Manilow was once a commercial jingle writer. He performed many of the TV jingles that he composed, including State Farm Insurance and Band-Aid. His singing-only credits include commercials for KFC, Pepsi ("all across the nation, it's the Pepsi Generation"), McDonald's and Dr. Pepper.
4076 TIL that when group of catholics protested in New Jersey against the movie “Dogma”, the director Kevin Smith joined them incognito with a sign “f*** Dogma, and actually gave a brief interview for local news station against the movie.
QJRj9 TIL about the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532, where 169 Spaniards defeated an Inca army 80,000 men. The Incas were outmatched, the Spanish had horses, better equipment and guns that scared the Incas.
KOx1J TIL Phil Hartman used to be a graphic designer and designed the logo for Crosby, Stills & Nash.