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TIL that Robert Oppenheimer visited Japan as an honored guest of the Japan Committee for Intellectual Interchange in 1960

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OGjdL TIL Hoka shoes were initially designed for downhill running and are named after the Māori language phrase meaning "to fly"
9wVxM TIL in 2016, Melissa Smith attempted to kill herself by shooting herself in the head. She survived, but not without a shattered skull and a wild story to tell.
nW8LP TIL the dismissive term "pish posh", meaning something between “Don’t be a silly goose” and “Gimme a break, dude”, has been around since the 16th century and has nothing to do with "posh", meaning fancy. Also, lexicography can be funny!
e0R4b TIL Philips couldn't use their name on any of their products in the United States, because their name was too similar to Philco. So, they decided to name their US products "Norelco" until 1974, and then "Magnavox" until 1981, when Philps bought Philco.
406J TIL: Only just 30 years ago, supreme court ruled that states have the right to criminalize gay sex.