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TIL Batman could exist in real life, but only for a few years. This is due to the incredible physical demands being Batman requires.

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XPV6 TIL that LifeLock, an ID protection firm, ran a promotional in which its CEO, being so confident in the service, made his Social Security Number public. This resulted in him being the victim of identity theft 13 times, in addition to a $12 million company fine for false advertising.
eOw5 TIL that God and Jesus are the only characters on the Simpsons that have 5 fingers and 5 toes.
JYe5V TIL: Before he was caught, Charles Ponzi the namesake of the Ponzi scheme successfully sued a newspaper for libel and won $500,000 in damages after it suggested there was no way Ponzi could legally deliver such high returns in a short period of time.
nWvvo TIL that Apollo 13 launched on April 11, 1970 for a moon landing mission. An oxygen tank explosion 2 days later endangered 3 astronauts. Despite the catastrophic accident, NASA engineers worked tirelessly to safely return the crew to Earth by April 17, showcasing NASA's Safety& Innovation commitment
Z8gxB TIL Not walking your dog is a crime in the city of Rome.