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TIL of TLC's Toddlers and Tiaras, Kailia Posey – who went on to inadvertently become known as the 'Grinning Girl' meme – died by suicide aged 16 in May 2022.

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GGlJ TIL: 84% of Egyptians believe apostates from Islam (ex-Muslims) should face the death penalty. 82% believe adulterers should be stoned.
wLoE7 TIL in 1972, D.Hampton of the Falcons, vowed to hit 1000 yds rushing before the end of the season. Very last game, with a few seconds to play, he hits 1k, receives a standing ovation and given the game ball. The next play, he was tackled for a loss and ended the season with 995 yards.
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