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TIL Rapper and Actor Ice T admitted to conducting take-over bank robberies in the early- to mid-1980s on Adam Carolla podcast, after the statute of limitations had expired.

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awLQJ TIL in Russia the first day of school is called "Knowledge Day" falls on Sept 1st and is a national holiday. Kids and parents celebrate by bringing their kids to school carrying balloons and presents for their teachers, it's especially special for first graders.
mwoy TIL: Steve Wynn bought a Picasso for 45 Million in 1997, accidentally put his elbow through it causing over $90,000 in damages. This story added value to the painting and was sold for 155 Million in 2013.
mxado TIL men can lactate during recovery from starvation
BgxJW TIL that one of Volkswagen's best-selling products is...sausage. Currywurst is sold at the factories and even has it's own product number.
8aAv4 TIL on 1st April 1996 Taco Bell spent $300k on ads claiming that they purchased the Liberty Bell and named it Taco Liberty Bell, and achieved $25 million in free publicity. The White House Press Secretary got on the joke, saying the Lincoln Memorial was turned by Ford into Lincoln-Mercury Memorial.