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TIL guinea pigs and hampsters aren’t the same animal

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9wy46 TIL that in the late 1800s vulcanite was used to make dentures and that Goodyear used a questionable patent to go after dentist. This stopped when a dentist murdered the financial director responsible.
WyLo TIL Paul Newman was expelled from Ohio University after rolling a beer keg down Jeff Hill and crashing it into the president’s car.
oBAn7 TIL that According to a 1956 circular, it is forbidden to give written homework to primary school pupils in France. Children are supposed to do their homework in class and not at home. However, it is still possible to ask them to learn a lesson, read or do research. (Not applied in practice)
8e54G TIL surgeon Neil Hopper has been jailed for insurance fraud and possession of extreme pornography after it was proven he intentionally caused both of his legs to be amputated by submerging his feet in dry ice for 8 hours. He was previously shortlisted to become a para-astronaut and go to space.
vErj TIL some of Kurt Cobain’s ashes were taken to New York, blessed by Bhuddist monks, mixed into clay and then made into ceremonial staues in the monastery