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TIL of Santo Condorelli, a Canadian swimmer, who gives his dad the middle finger before every race he participates in.

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owRr TIL that Soundgarden’s hit song “Black Hole Sun” was written by Chris Cornell in 15 minutes and the lyrics have no meaning whatsoever.
Br8ne TIL that, in 1954, Betty White was criticized for having Arthur Duncan, a black performer, on her show. When the show went national, affiliates from southern states complained and Betty said "I'm sorry. Live with it" and gave Duncan more airtime. The show was soon cancelled.
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5Vryn TIL that a german cruise ship sunk a venezuelan military vessel that tried to ram it.