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TIL that in 1971, 3 cosmonauts were exposed to space when their module, Soyuz 11, depressurized after separation from the world’s first space station. They are the only men who have died in space.

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W7gv4 TIL Leonardo Da Vinci dissected human bodies to understand anatomy and emotions, successfully identifying anatomy aspects that were only published a generation later by another author.
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78gQZ TIL Elvis Presley's manager made money by selling "I Hate Elvis" badges to those who were not purchasing Elvis merchandise.
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