› added 10 years ago

90

TIL Mozart had a “startling fondness” for poop jokes, which is preserved in his surviving letters.

Read more wikipedia.org

via reddit.com

0Eyp TIL Navy SEALs began as a Naval Combat Demolition Unit eliminating obstacles on enemy-held beaches at Normandy prior to invasion. The NCDUs at Omaha Beach blew 8 complete gaps and 2 partial gaps in the German defenses by clearing 700 yds of beach in 2 hours, another 900 yds by the afternoon.
xW87 TIL the reason we see stars/shapes when we rub our eyes is because our brain doesnt know the difference between light and pressure when either stimulates the cells in our eyes
moeY TIL NHL player Jack Johnson made his mother the power of attorney when he turned pro. His parents proceeded to spend all his money and live a lavish lifestyle. Being oblivious to this he tried hiring agents and advisors to help manage his money but his mother would always fire them
JZ0m TIL the reason Richard Nixon’s head in Futurama says “Aroo!” is because Nixon reminds Billy West of a werewolf.
b9bZa TIL Crickets chirping can tell you what the temperature is at night!