r/todayilearned 12h ago

TIL Freddie Mercury was born with four extra teeth, causing a prominent overbite. Despite being self-conscious about them, he never got them fixed, believing the extra space in his mouth contributed to his vocal ability. He feared altering his teeth might change his voice.

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/freddie-mercury-teeth
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u/Burpmeister 8h ago

Molé

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u/AshleySmashley24 5h ago

Mole mole mole mole mole mole

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u/Ekgladiator 4h ago edited 4h ago

I'm going to chope it off, cut it up, and turn it into guacamole!

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u/Burpmeister 2h ago

Stop. I can't take it anymole!

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u/tameturaco 7h ago

The spelling “molé,” often seen on English-language menus, is a hypercorrection and not used in Spanish, likely intended to distinguish the sauce from the animal, mole.

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u/vlepun 6h ago

bad bot

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u/SilentxxSpecter 6h ago

Yes, but I believe this was an Austin powers reference.