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TIL that Einstein not only was a socialist, but he also wrote essays about it

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4PrR TIL that author Harlan Ellison wrote and finished his story ‘I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream’ in a single night and did not make any changes from the first draft
rvGw TIL that according to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate parts, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves. ― Plato, The Symposium
P10We TIL Both VISA and SAAB are examples of recursive acronyms, acronyms that refer to themselves. VISA stands for "Visa International Service Association" and SAAB stands for "Saab Automobile AB."
wLnOW TIL of Paige Hunter, a UK young woman who has prevented at least 6 suicides by tying over 40 handwritten notes of hope to a bridge infamous for suicides.
VMlPZ TIL that September 9th is the most common birthday in the United States