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TIL Abraham Lincoln suffered from depression – He was scared to carry knives because he was afraid he’d kill himself

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VM4nk TIL Robert E. Howard created Conan the Barbarian at age 26 and committed suicide at age 30. He didn't live to see Conan become successful and is considered to be the father of sword and sorcery.
6E6ew TIL that Rambo has been adopted into the folklore of the Kamula people. They believe he will fight to defend Papua New Guinea in the Third World War.
8a8AK TIL that the St. Patrick's Day tradition of dyeing the Chicago river green arose by accident when a group of plumbers used green dye to trace illegal substances that were polluting the river. The dyeing of the river is still sponsored by the local plumbers union.
yVG9V TIL actress and singer Audra McDonald has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win in all four acting categories: Featured and Leading Actress in a Musical & Featured and Leading Actress in a Play.
Eo9w TIL they’re building a 17 story tall waterslide that will propel a tube full of 4 people down at 65 mph