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TIL in 1997 Charles Taylor ran for President of Liberia with the slogan "He killed my ma, he killed my pa, but I will vote for him" and won with 75% of the vote.

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OGQbR TIL Wasabi is one of the worlds most expense crops to cultivate.
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mLBM TIL in 1984, British comedian Tommy Cooper had a heart attack and died on live television. The audience all assumed it was part of his act and laughed/applauded during his final moments.