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TIL about Lou Pearlman, a music producer and con man who managed both the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, defrauding both bands out of millions. He went on to run one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history, leaving more than $300 million in debts to investors

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vP4ar TIL Flamma, one of the most successful gladiators in his time under the Roman Empire, through great skill & bravery was awarded his freedom four times but refused each time & instead chose to remain a gladiator. He fought 34 times, won 21 of them, fought to a draw 9 times, & won reprieve 4 times.
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