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TIL that the first use of the phrase "son-of-a-bitch" in American literature was in the 1823 book "Seventy-Six" by John Neal about the American Revolutionary War. Seventy-Six was criticized at the time for its use of profanity and was noted for its use of colloquialisms.

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d8QEK TIL lyrebird is known for its incredible skill to accurately mimic sounds of the surroundings they inhabit. The birds are endemic to Australia. They have a complex syrinx-the vocal organ in birds, which give them the capacity to mimic
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rR8Eo TIL that Einstein gave his wife a list of conditions if she wanted to stay with him. The list included that she must keep his laundry in good order, serve him his 3 meals a day in his room, and stop talking when he requests it. Also, she was not to expect any intimacy from him.
QVNe TIL that the voices for Duke Weselton (Frozen), Duke Weaselton (Zootopia), King Candy (Wreck it Ralph), and a role in Rogue Squadron all come from one guy, our favorite leaf on the wind, Alan Tudyk.