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epeJ TIL that the original title for “Licensed to ill” by the Beastie Boys was “Don’t be a faggot”
4XwJo TIL when American businesswoman and convicted felon Leona Helmsley died, her will left her Maltese dog, Trouble, a $12 million trust fund, whilst leaving two of her four grandchildren with nothing. This sum was subsequently reduced to $2 million as excessive to fulfill its purpose.
nMjB TIL Jediism is a recognized religion, and that there are more Jedi than Scientologists in Britain
GYZA7 TIL a German party created by a satire news company (with strange views such as having proposals to rebuild the Berlin wall) gained a seat in the European parliament in 2004
NXnxP TIL There's a marshmallow plant. It has been used since antiqity for a number of reasons, including a honey-sweetened confection for sore throats.