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TIL that VLC Media Player’s lead developer, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, turned down millions of euros to keep VLC ad-free and open source.

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awBLL TIL that drowning is often quick and silent. While drowning, the victim's mouth can only stay above the water for just enough time to breathe. The victim is not usually able to wave or yell for help. Because of this, most onlookers assume the event to be regular swimming.
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