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Homosexuality was still classified as an illness in Sweden in 1979. Swedes protested by calling in sick to work, claiming they felt gay.
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Years before she published The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins wrote for several Nickelodeon shows, including Clarissa Explains it All.
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On this date in 1955, Doc Brown hit his head on the edge of his sink and invented time travel.
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The first text message was sent 19 years ago today. A Vodafone engineer received it. The message was "Merry Christmas."
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Blimpie has locations in the U.S. and Kuwait.
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Before deciding on SpaghettiOs, other shapes considered included spacemen, cowboys, and Indians.
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When three-letter airport codes became standard, airports that were using two letters simply added an X, which explains places like LAX.
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Einstein never learned to drive.
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Dolce & Gabbana is launching a perfume for infants. (via @theskimm)
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Each year over 86,000 Americans go to the emergency room after tripping over their dog or cat. (via @TodayILearnd)
