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TIL that Fred Astaire took up skateboarding at 77 and was awarded a lifetime membership of the National Skateboard Society.

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NXbNJ TIL that in the UK, income tax remained controversial until well into the 20th century as it was viewed as an intrusion on privacy. The window tax was introduced as a way to tax in proportion to wealth, but without the controversy. More windows on your house meant higher taxes.
oRlNA TIL about "The Genius Killer," Edward H. Rulloff, a serial killer with a genius-level intellect whose brain is on display at Cornell University. His last words were, "Hurry it up! I want to be in hell in time for dinner."
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