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TIL The JSON Software License is non-free because it has a clause mandating: “The Software shall be used for Good, not Evil”

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DjGV TIL that when American soldiers came to the house of Richard Strauss in 1945, the famous German composer identified himself: “I am Richard Strauss, the composer of Rosenkavalier and Salome.” One of the soldiers was a musician, and placed a sign at the home so others would not bother him.
QJJkk TIL about a French law that demands that manufacturers display how long their appliances will last. French companies have to inform consumers how long spare parts for the product will be available or risk a fine of up to €15,000 (£11,000).
YpBEP TIL of “The Hum” in which a small percentage of people around the world can hear a constant low pitch hum-like noise.
J19k TIL Ron Livingston’s sister is the news anchor that was called fat in Wisconsin.
GADkQ TIL modern vehicular cruise control was invented by a blind inventor and mechanical engineer, Ralph Teetor due to being frustrated by his driver's habit of speeding up and slowing down as he talked.