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TIL that in the Guinness breweries in Ireland catholic workers were not allowed to obtain management positions until the 1960s

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o0jK TIL: A former NASA engineer built “Worlds Largest Nerf Gun”, which fires darts made of plungers and pool noodles at 40 mph, up to 100 yards.
WkwMA TIL A study led by University of Pennsylvania psychologists found that “brain training” apps such as Elevate, Luminosity and Peak have no influence on neural activity or choices during decision making or effects of cognitive training on measures of delay discounting or risk sensitivity
wkpP TIL that the Captain of the HMS Beagle nearly rejected Charles Darwin as a passenger on the basis that the shape of Darwin’s nose indicated a lack of determination
6971Q TIL a French court barred a family from naming their daughter "Nutella" and ordered that she be legally recognized as "Ella" . The judge justified the decision by stating that the name "Nutella" would inevitably subject the child to ridicule and criticism...
odjr TIL despite the popularity of Rick Rolling, Rick Astley has only earned 12 dollars in royalties from YouTube for his performance share.