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TIL that Steve Jobs soaked his feet in toilets

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xVGlb TIL that Tolkien's dislike of Snow White led him to prohibit the Disney studio from ever producing his works
Lk1em TIL Syd Barrett (founding member of Pink Floyd) visited the band in 1975 (years after his departure) unannounced, while they were recording "Wish You Were Here," a song for Barrett. Barrett's appearance had changed so much that most of the band did not recognize him initially.
Mv7b TIL The Tesla Model S is so safe it broke the crash-testing equipment
7rrQX TIL That The Evacuation of British Gold to Canada During WWII Was the Largest Transfer of Wealth in History
OoV0g TIL In 1993, the golden covering of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem was refurbished following a donation of $8.2 million by King Hussein of Jordan who sold one of his houses in London to fund the 80 kilograms of gold required