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TIL that Bikram Yoga was invented in the 1970’s by a man called Bikram Choudhury, who decided to copyright poses developed from those available for free for centuries. He also compares himself to Jesus and sues everyone who tries to “copy” his business.

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j4Lp TIL that in 2012, the founder of McAfee antivirus, John McAfee was asked if he personally uses McAfee anti-virus, he replied by saying “I take it off,” and that “It’s too annoying.”
drR8 TIL that pinball was banned in NYC as a gambling device until 1976, when Roger Sharpe testified by playing pinball in the courtroom while calling out precisely what he was going to shoot for and scoring - showing that it’s a game of skill and not chance.
PYP9g TIL Lightning storms can make it rain diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter
696Pl TIL over the past 30 years, selective breeding has improved the flavor of Brussels sprouts, resulting in less bitter tasting varieties. Brussels sprouts really did taste different back in the day.
J16Zv TIL Aldous Huxley was tripping on acid when he died