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TIL The United States of America has the highest prison population in the world

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vpN4 TIL that in 1978, Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen and held for ransom. His widow refused to pay ransom demands of £400,000 because “Charlie would have thought it ridiculous.” The body was found 11 weeks later.
6E1Mw TIL that a retired teacher who had been having problems breathing for several months, after visiting doctor, found out that there was a pea plant growing in the lung.
xV9l5 TIL that the world's primary source of low-background steel (steel produced before nuclear detonations) is the sunken remains of the German High Seas Fleet, which was scuttled after WWI to prevent it being divided amongst the Allies.
KrmG TIL that the person who plays Happy on Sons of Anarchy, David LaBrava, was not an actor but a Hells Angels member brought in as a technical advisor. He was eventually cast as Happy and by the end of the show, he had his name in the opening credits.
wojO7 TIL it used to be mandatory by law for Indian cinemas to play the national anthem before showing a movie. However, in 2018, the Supreme Court of India decided it wasn't necessary.