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TIL about the Roman dodecahedron, a bronze artifact who's function continues to elude us

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WkjbA TIL that Chinese Checkers was invented in Germany
oB9xK TIL the U.S. version of Electric Light Orchestra’s debut album received its title accidentally. When the U.S. distributor tried to call the U.K. to learn the name of the album the secretary who called was unable to reach anyone. She wrote down "No answer" and that became the album title
Melm8 TIL that all chili peppers came from around central America. Chili peppers are one of the New World Foods.
VBE50 TIL. Physiologist Giles Brindley, in 1983 presented his treatment for erectile disfunction by injecting himself before his talk and dropping his pants to show the crowd of urologists.
6EODJ TIL that happy-go-lucky parody musician Weird Al Yankovic once recorded a diss track after his ex-girlfriend broke up with him. The song One More Minute describes all the horrible things he'd rather do than stay with her, and in the song's music video he tears up a picture of her on camera.