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TIL That most spiders eat and remake their webs every night

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D1kep TIL about the Hmong people's exogamous wedding customs . Before he may "zij" (snatch) her, the boy must first give a gift to the girl. After which, the boy may then zij the girl. If the boy never presented a gift, she is allowed to refuse and return home with any family member who comes to save her.
Zp0Vo TIL that the founder of Chili's restaurant chain, Larry Levine, was inspired to open a restaurant that served chili and burgers and had the friendly environment of the chili cookoffs his Father in-law hosted. His FIL was famed racing driver and performance car constructor, Carroll Shelby.
VL8D TIL that Vladimir Putin may well be the richest man in the world, with estimates of between $60-$70 billion
w8xo TIL that throughout Seinfeld’s run, the chance to sit in the first booth at Monk’s Cafe — and thus be included in a scene — was auctioned off for charity.
nBvo TIL while filming 1960’s Oceans Eleven, Sammy Davis Jr. had to stay at a colored only hotel. Frank Sinatra confronted the hotel owners on Davis’ behalf, and they relented, helping to break down the color barrier in Las Vegas.