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TIL there is a man in California serving a life sentence for shoplifting three pairs of socks

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GYaKg TIL in 1919 Cleveland Indians pitcher Ray Caldwell was struck by lightning with one out remaining in a game, and after regaining consciousness, recorded the final out to win it.
P1ZYG TIL in Red Heat (1988), a Larry Fishburne is credited in the opening titles. This is Laurence Fishburne who opted to use his full first name for his role as Ike Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It in 1994
VMaK4 Today I learned about Polish Haitians who date back to 1802 when they fought along side Haitian slaves during the Haitian Revolution which helped establish the world's first free black Republic. The Poles acquired Haitian citizenship for their support in overthrowing the French colonialists.
ZjJ4 TIL Bob Marley could have halted the spred of his cancer but refused to have his toe amputated for religious reasons
XEW86 TIL that a 2,000 year old Roman cosmetic cream was discovered intact. The owner’s fingerprints where they last touched the cream can still be seen