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TIL the famous Johnny Cash song "Boy Named Sue" was written by Shel Silverstein

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8aPbb TIL the iconic black-and-white soccer ball design was popularized by the Adidas Telstar, which adopted the design to be visible on black and white television screens. It was named after the AT&T Telstar, the first satellite to transmit television images and telephone calls through space.
6EZRQ TIL ice ages begin when continents block warm water flow from the equator to the poles, forming ice sheets that increase Earth's reflectivity and reduce solar radiation absorption. This cools the atmosphere, causing ice sheets to grow, which further increases reflectivity in a positive feedback loop
LA19 TIL Albert Einstein had a silk bathrobe that he’d “accidentally” let open in front of certain women – He’d make a move based on their reaction.
8ajpV TIL it is possible to learn to smell again by routinely exposing yourself to aromas with the intent of regaining smell. Smells from major smell categories such such as aromatic, flowery, fruity, and resinous are often selected.
PgJJ TIL in 2009, a 9yo girl suffered a life-threatening pregnancy as a result of being repeatedly raped by her Step-Father. After the pregnancy was terminated, the performing Doctor and the girl’s mother were excommunicated by the Catholic Church. The Step-Father was not.