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TIL All prisoners in Norway have internet in their cells.

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6EQdl TIL that Japanese golfers purchase 'hole-in-one insurance' because if they get a hole-in-one, they are obligated to host a party and provide food and drinks for guests. The policy covers up to $9,400
Wk66X TIL that there is a Jewish myth about a giant lion called Tigris. The lion had a head 21 feet (9 cubits) wide. In the myth, Tigris roared, women within 2200 kilometers miscarried and a city was destroyed. Tigris roared a second time and the teeth of the men looking for Tigris fell out
69voJ TIL That judges are more inclined to be lenient with sentencing after a having meal, and in turn, more severe before the break. This is called the Hungry Judge Effect.
4k4pR TIL about Linda Buonanno, an IBS patient who was relieved of symptoms by knowingly taking a placebo pill
nWj4b TIL Negative effects of alcohol consumption by pregnant women on the child has been noted since Roman times. Also, alcohol was used to prevent preterm labour into the 1980s, sometimes being applied intravenously.