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TIL the worst human stampede in Britain was when 183 children were crushed to death in a stairway rushing to collect gifts from the entertainers after a variety show, in June 1883

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69WBm TIL Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean" was a real stalker who sent Jackson multiple letters claiming he was the father of one of her twins, culminating in sending him a handgun and an invitation to a murder-suicide. It was also based on multiple women who harassed his brothers while in the Jackson 5.
xVpr0 TIL paparazzi in China are called the "puppy squad" ( ็‹—ไป”้šŠ)
OoA01 TIL in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, a Celebrity cruise ship rerouted to deliver food, water and aid to survivors in the Bahamas. Kitchen staff made around 10,000 meals & guests volunteered to pack them.
awrmo TIL Greek Mythology says the milky way formed when Hera removed Heracles while he was breastfeeding, spurting milk across the sky.
oRONW TIL In January 2001, Iraq offered to donate $91 million to impoverished Americans on humanitarian grounds. It's unknown if America accepted the donation.