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TIL of Frances Perkins, first woman cabinet member, longest serving Secretary of Labor, and creator of Social Security

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kJedd TIL that record producer Paul A. Rothchild, who produced the Doors' first five albums, left during the production of their 1971 album "L.A. Woman" after disliking "Love Her Madly,” calling it “cocktail music.” This gave the band total freedom, and today, the album is hailed as one of their greatest.
w4EM TIL when Rodney Dangerfield was asked how long he’d be hospitalized for brain surgery, he responded, “If all goes well, about a week. If not, about an hour and a half.”
EgWbx TIL that at 8-10 generations back, you have some ancestors with whom you share no DNA.
X0OaR TIL about Myron Rolle who enrolled in medical school and eventually became a neurosurgeon after being cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers
KYMKJ TIL that from 1991 to 2007, tobacco conglomerate Philip Morris Cos. successfully marketed Capri Sun to children, based on their executives' experience selling tobacco to young people.