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TIL there is a service that lets you watch movies in your home the day they are released in theaters. Cost? $35,000 for the box, plus $500 per movie and two fingerprints

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ADXRd TIL about the longest papal election in history, that lasted nearly 3 years (1268–71). At one point people became so fed up with the indecision, they unroofed the building where the cardinals met, imprisoning them until they had nominated a new pope. This happening marked the birth of the conclave.
4kEnJ TIL of Hans Steininger, a 16th century German mayor who had the longest beard ever. It went as far as his toes, and he died after tripping over it.
WkoP4 TIL that Stalin's Granddaughter works as an antique dealer in Portland, has tried her hand at stand-up comedy, and is involved in the local EDM scene.