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TIL that Peter Thiel paid Hulk Hogan more than $10m to take down gawker

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4XNp5 TIL in Germany on Sunday, trucks are not allowed to use the highways, unless they have a special permit or are delivering essential supplies
DQV5j TIL about Jediism, a belief system inspired by Star Wars, which is officially recognized as a religion in some countries, including the UK, where thousands listed "Jedi" as their religion on the 2001 census. Jediism focuses on mindfulness, self-improvement, and living harmoniously with the Force.
v1A8R TIL, Italy once tried to ban pasta because they believed that it weighed Italians down and prevented them from achieving any kind of greatness.
LQBX0 TIL a sheep in New Zealand avoided being caught and shorn by hiding in caves for 6 years. When finally found, his fleece contained enough wool to make 20 large men's suits.
MPyb TIL a Roman soldier who survived the three of Rome’s greatest defeats at Ticinus, Trasimene, and Cannae would go on to lead the army that defeated Hannibal. We know him as Scipio Africanus.