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TIL: A stalker in Japan found an idol's home by analyzing scenery reflected in her eyes in selfies

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4w7N TIL Bob Ross used to receive up to 200 letters from fans per day. When regular letter-writers fell out of touch, he would phone them, just to see if they were ok.
QJkR6 TIL the phrase “butter someone up” is derived from a religious act in ancient India wherein the devout would throw butter balls at the statues of their favorite gods to seek favor and forgiveness.
rEV0 TIL that 21% of the Forbes 400 list (of richest people) inherited all of their wealth, while 40% had inheritances in the millions. Also, 17% have family members also on the list
grr69 TIL that the symbols used in comics as a substitution for profanity or other vulgar language are called "grawlixes," a term coined by Beetle Bailey creator Mort Walker.
m1oM TIL Stevie Wonder’s love of sound & music was inspired by a kind school teacher asking him to locate a mouse in the classroom. His classmates were terrified, but Stevie calmly found the mouse rummaging in a wastebasket. Stevie felt pride in his gift of hearing and mouse became the class mascot.