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TIL Brian Banks was ordered to serve 5 years in jail for rape and his accuser won a settlement from the school district. Years later, he recorded her admitting she fabricated the story so his ruling was overturned and she was ordered to pay $2.6 million.

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nPMG TIL that Weezer’s music video “Buddy Holly” was included on the install disc for Windows 95 and 20 years later the band was playing regularly at Microsoft retail store openings.
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wLOE6 TIL that feeding bread to ducks is actually one of the worst things you can feed them. The ducks no longer feel hungry but also receive no nutrients, causing malnutrition.
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