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TIL Michael Jackson's song "Smooth Criminal" while written to sound dark was actually light heartedly based on Resusci Annie, the CPR doll.

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KYv8Q TIL that the world’s first commercial electric plane flight successfully took off in Canada, marking a new era in aviation.
dDMd8 TIL that a man blew a hole in his colon by attempting to treat severe constipation with a toilet plunger.
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dJLj TIL in the Middle Ages warmed bread was placed in drinks to add flavor. By the 1700s, dunking toasted bread in a drink became a sign of respect. In Modern times, only the term “toast” remains when everyone raising a glass in salute.