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TIL As Many Americans Have Criminal Records As College Diplomas

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16bo4 TIL that defection from North Korea have plummeted from 2,803 to less then 99 in 2023.
p8eLZ TIL that Charles Martinet, voice of Mario, Waluigi, and other characters, has his own Waluigi headcanon. He believes Waluigi is full of self-pity, and that he and Wario are just "two nice, evil guys who found each other."
49pX TIL when “Star Wars: Holiday Special” writer Vilanch warned Lucas about building a story around characters who don’t speak, he was met with a “glacial” look. With Lucas’s attention elsewhere, the show became an abomination and he would later regret not exercising a tighter grip over the production.
4k0NX TIL Spotted salamander is the only known example of a 'photosynthetic' vertebrate.
aJ6A TIL that fans sent “Get Well” cards to Evander Holyfield in advance of his fight with Mike Tyson where he was the 25-to-1 underdog. He went on to win the fight in one of the most shocking upsets in boxing history