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TIL that the symbol of medicine in the U.S. isn’t the Rod of Asclepius, which is the Greek symbol of medicine. It’s the Caduceus, the Greek symbol of commerce.

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jNr8n TIL: Claude Monet frequently became upset with perceived faults in his paintings and would destroy them on the spot. Once, he made the news by destroying 15 paintings he'd created for an exhibition.
olao TIL the word “McJob” was added to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary in 2003, defined as “a low-paying job that requires little skill and provides little opportunity for advancement”.
alOZ TIL that Jonathan Winters’ career started as a result of losing his wristwatch. He couldn’t afford a new one, but his wife persuaded him to perform in a talent contest where first prize was a wristwatch, feeling certain he could do so. His performance led he to him winning the watch.
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