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TIL that the American Professional Football Association was prompted to change its name to the National Football League in 1922 partially due to a scandal involving the poaching of college players.

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ODw4 TIL that the actor that played Krusty’s dad in the Simpsons episode “Like Father, Like Clown”, comedian Jackie Mason, actually came from a family of Rabbi’s but instead chose comedy, just like Krusty’s character in the episode does
JYEO1 TIL Hawaiian Pizza was invented in Ontario, Canada in 1962
R51Mj TIL about parasite gigantism, a process in which a host becomes larger following a parasitic infection. this is most commonly observed gastropods that castrate their host.
GY6j TIL the Filet-O-Fish was originally developed in 1962 for Catholic McDonald’s customers, since back in the 60’s they tended to abstain from meat on Fridays.
P1KXw TIL Synchronized swimming was a sport where ONLY women competed. However, from 2024, MEN will be now compete in the team event at the Olympics. The IOC renamed the sport "artistic swimming" — a decision that has faced controversy. Male swimmers around the planet are training intently.