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TIL we are fast approaching the technology to digitally reconstruct dreams in HD.

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78VrM TIL on 1991, when he surrended, Pablo Escobar was allowed to build his own prison. Called "La Catedral", it was built like a fortress, had a football pitch, giant doll house, bar, jacuzzi and waterfall. The guards were chosen by Escobar
AgJ7 TIL Johnny Appleseed planted trees that were mainly used to produce hard cider and apple jack, not edible apples.
ne50Y Today I learned that it is illegal to export more than $25 in pennies or nickels. Previously it was $5.
LQMLd TIL the Futurama theme song is considered a variation of a 1967 song called "Psyché Rock" by french composer Pierre Henry, which in turn is based on the well known 1966 song "Wild Things" by the Troggs.
J1b5j TIL that the FBI banned solo interviews with serial killers after convict Edmund Kemp told FBI agent Robert Ressler that if he wanted to he could kill Ressler long before any help showed up.