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TIL that skateboarding legend Tony Hawk has an IQ of 144 and was bullied for being a skater in high school.

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dgoK TIL that Saddam Hussein’s love of a grilled fish dish called masgouf caused the U.S. to discover Saddam Hussein’s hiding place in 2003.
woePo TIL in the original sushi type dish, the rice was only to preserve the fish, and was discarded uneaten
XEwD TIL a hockey player had his throat slit open during a game, and survived. (NSFL)
xr77 TIL the Cult Awareness Network listed Scientology as the #1 most dangerous cult. Over 50 Scientologists later filed civil suits against them, many using the same carbon copy claim via 1 law firm. After suing them into bankruptcy, the Church bought the name and started the New Cult Awareness Network.
WkWaA TIL that the plot of the 2019 film "Joker" was inspired by the real life 1984 NYC Subway shooting. The depiction of the Joker is partially based on Bernard Goetz, who shot and wounded 4-teenagers after being allegedly harassed for money.