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TIL: System of a Down’s song ‘Chop Suey’ is so called because it was originally called ‘Suicide’. When they were asked to change the name of the song they chopped the word suicide to become chop suey

by whatilearned February 1, 2023, 7:50 pm

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TIL Margarine was originally named oleomargarine from Latin for oleum (olive oil) and Greek margarite (“pearl”, indicating luster).

by whatilearned January 30, 2023, 2:40 pm

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TIL that the oldest surviving globe in the world is named Erdapfel (in English, potato) doesnt feature the american continents since they weren’t discoverd yet, and potato’s originally came from the continents

by whatilearned January 28, 2023, 11:13 pm

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TIL John Byner was originally cast as Mork from Ork on Happy Days, but found the premise ridiculous and quit days before filming, leading Robin Williams to be called in last minute

by whatilearned January 26, 2023, 7:47 pm

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TIL Rock and Roll was originally a euphemism for sex

by whatilearned January 25, 2023, 4:09 am

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TIL that the directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once originally directed the music video for “Turn Down For What”

by whatilearned January 25, 2023, 2:15 am

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TIL that George “Washington” Carver never formally used Washington as a middle name. He originally chose the middle initial W at random to ensure accurate mail delivery. Someone once asked if the “W” stood for Washington and Carver said “Why not?” He signed his name as George or George W. Carver.

by whatilearned January 19, 2023, 8:07 pm

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TIL Mountain Dew was originally invented as a Whiskey mixer

by whatilearned January 19, 2023, 3:52 pm

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TIL Superstition was originally intended to be released by British guitarist Jeff Beck first, but Berry Gordy convinced Stevie Wonder to bring it out as he knew it would be a huge hit

by whatilearned January 17, 2023, 3:29 pm

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TIL: The term “Tory” comes from the Middle Irish word “tóraí,” which means “outlaw” or “robber.” The name “Tory” was originally intended to be an insult, but it was eventually embraced by the party and its members.

by whatilearned January 15, 2023, 12:09 pm

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TIL that the chainsaw was originally invented in the 1780s to assist doctors with difficult childbirths by cutting into the cartilage and bone in a procedure called a symphysiotomy.

by whatilearned January 13, 2023, 8:50 am

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TIL of Beer’s law, which describes how light attenuates when traveling through a liquid. Named after a German physicist, the property was actually originally observed by a Frenchman looking at wine.

by whatilearned January 6, 2023, 9:40 pm

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