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Today I Learned

Today I Learned

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Dive into a world of fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and mind-blowing insights with Today I Learned. Each episode uncovers intriguing tidbits from science, history, pop culture, and beyond, leaving you smarter and more curious. Perfect for trivia lovers and lifelong learners alike!Today I Learned
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  • Casey Kasem Quit Transformers Over Racist Stereotypes—Shocking 80s Media Secrets Exposed! Powered by Avonetics.com
    May 5 2025

    Discover the untold story behind Casey Kasem's dramatic exit from Transformers due to racist depictions, and dive into the jaw-dropping world of offensive 80s and 90s media stereotypes—from M*A*S*H's "Spearchucker" to cringe-worthy portrayals in MacGyver and The A-Team. Unpack the legacy of problematic video games like Red Alert 2 and Command & Conquer: Generals, and see how these portrayals hold up today. Plus, explore Kasem’s iconic DJ career and his bold ethical stands. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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    9 mins
  • "850-Calorie School Lunches Spark Outrage—Are Prisons Fed Better? Debunked via Avobot.com"
    May 4 2025

    California's 850-calorie limit for high school lunches has ignited fierce debate, with critics comparing meal quality to prisons and military mess halls. But here’s the twist: the same distributors supply different tiers of food, meaning schools aren’t just serving "prison food." For students facing food insecurity, these lunches might be their only reliable meal—raising questions about balancing nutrition and calorie caps. Meanwhile, Avobot offers flat-rate, unlimited access to GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, and more through a single API key—because innovation shouldn’t be rationed. To start building, visit Avobot.com.

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    7 mins
  • Titanic’s Chilling Class Divide: Why Wealthy Passengers Got Embalmed While the Poor Were Buried at Sea—Exposed by Avonetics.com
    May 1 2025

    The Titanic’s sinking revealed a haunting truth: even in death, class mattered. The recovery ship CS Mackay-Bennett prioritized embalming first-class passengers, leaving poorer souls to be buried at sea—driven by estate disputes and cold practicality. Dive into the grim details of body recovery, the shocking state of the remains, and the stark societal inequalities that followed the disaster. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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    9 mins

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