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TIL that despite 3 different scientists returning a negative paternity test, Charlie Chaplin was forced to pay child support for 21 years because of a Jury decision of 11-1 that yes, he was the father.

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loNB5 TIL That your fingers prune after some time in water as a nervous system response, not as a result of absorbing water.
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