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VBbNQ TIL That pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction, Dashiell Hammett, previously worked as a detective for the defence in Fatty Arbuckle’s murder trial.
Y7QLv TIL that David Orr wrote an entire book about the 20–line poem, The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.
M7m10 TIL Italy is home to the “World Capital of Ugly People,” where an official club celebrates ugliness with festivals, rankings, and a satirical "No-Bel" Prize. And you can apply to be assessed for membership.