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TIL on January 25, 1979, Robert Williams became the first known robot fatality.

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bye4 TIL that Fritz Moen, who was partly paralysed was wrongfully convicted of two rapes and murders. One victim had been chased across a field, knocked down and tied up with her own clothes, which he was physically incapable of doing. He served a total of 18 years in prison, he was acquitted in 2004.
m1dgp TIL that RadioShack has been purchased by a series of organizations that then went nearly or fully bankrupt, including Tai Lopez’ holding company
16gX8 TIL of Pope Stephen VI who instigated the Cadaver Synod in which he ordered a trial of deceased Pope Formosus on grounds of acting as Bishop after he was deposed. The corpse was exhumed, propped up upon a throne. A deacon stood behind answering questions as the deceased. Formosus was found guilty.
j6E8a TIL about Mount Athos - A 336 square KM peninsula in Greece where women are prohibited by law from entering and can face up to 2 years of imprisonment if caught
D1J7r Today I learned how to speak Enchanting Table. The Standard Galactic Alphabet, or SGA, was featured in the game 'Commander Keen'. It can be easily translated and is included in the Minecraft 2013 Annual