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TIL: A study found that baseball cards on eBay sold for 20% less if the card was held by a black hand versus a card held by a white hand

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R58R9 TIL a student in Brown University, between the years 2003-2008, changed the name of the posterior bundle into his name (Baum's loop). This information was subsequently taught and referenced worldwide and was even included in Gray's Anatomy.
XEZ66 TIL of Stephen Blumberg, a book thief who stole more than 23,600 books worth $5.3 million. He took them from more than 268 universities and museums. It was the largest book theft in the states, and Blumberg has been recognised as the most successful book thief in US history.
5wWQ TIL that fashion and style aficionados look for collar gaps on your clothes to tell if you get your clothes tailored or not.
0wxGR TIL in 1970 the mafia successfully had the words "Mafia" removed from official US Justice Dept documents, The Godfather movie script and for Macy's to stop selling "The Godfather Game".
PYrRE TIL there is a sound frequency that is said to induce a feeling of fear even when it is inaudible.