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TIL that in 2001, a lion cub, bear cub and tiger cub were found neglected in a drug dealer’s basement. They have lived together ever since they were adopted by a sanctuary and are considered inseparable because of strong friendship.

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OGBeX TIL alcohol sales are prohibited in some parts of the US on Sunday due to "Blue laws" which originate from religious beliefs that people should not drink during the Sabbath. Due to separation between church and state, the reason was changed to "curbing excessive alcohol consumption".
o8Wr TIL in 1960 the heir to the Coors beer fortune was abducted and murdered
E1jlX TIL that a church can get molestation insurance. It covers the legal feeds regardless if the allegations are true or false.
rNX9e TIL Dave Grohl was such fan of 1980 Team USA gold medal-winning hockey goalie Jim Craig that he called up all Jim Craigs in the Easton Massachusetts area until he connected with the real Jim Craig. Dave and the real Jim Craig met years later at a Winter Olympics.
e9d5 TIL guys getting lubed up with olive oil and wrestling in Turkey is the world’s oldest continuous sanctioned sporting competition.