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TIL That judges are more inclined to be lenient with sentencing after a having meal, and in turn, more severe before the break. This is called the Hungry Judge Effect.

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NLjN TIL in the US, White husband/Black wife marriages are 44% LESS likely to end in divorce while Black husband/White wife is 50% MORE likely to end in divorce.
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