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TIL a quasi moon of Venus was named after a misprint on a child's astronomy poster

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9wy46 TIL that in the late 1800s vulcanite was used to make dentures and that Goodyear used a questionable patent to go after dentist. This stopped when a dentist murdered the financial director responsible.
GYM4E TIL when Primus played their song "My Name is Mud" at the rainy Woodstock 94, the crowd responded by pelting the band with mud. The band's singer, Les Claypool, stopped the song and said "when you throw things on stage, it's a sign of small and insignificant genitalia." The crowd ceased throwing.
5PLD TIL eating different types of cheese before bed can influence and affect what you dream about. Consuming Red Leicester, for instance, results in nostalgic, often childhood-related dreams.
ADxVx TIL about the Heart Breaking Life of the Elephant Man who Died at Age 27 and never enjoyed life to the Fullest
16Dld TIL Queen's Brian May designed and sold a guitar themed sports bra.