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TIL Eric Cartman of South Park has committed 42 crimes, including Murder, Attempted Genocide, Prostitution, Forced Cannabilism, Unlicensed Surgery and Terrorism

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WvoL TIL in the Pirates of the Caribbean Disney ride, the pirates’ chess game is designed so that any move will cause a stalemate. Thus, they will play the same game forever.
Y6K7 TIL that Steven Bradbury won a gold medal in 2002 Salt Lake City Olimpycs in speed skating, because everyone in front of him crashed. 3 races in a row.
neLAb TIL that each one has a unique cardiac signature that can be used as biometrics similar to fingerprinting and retina scan
oRxOY TIL about Paul Deschanel, the eclectic French president who once walked out of a state meeting and straight into a lake, while fully clothed. He would resign shortly thereafter.
gM7L4 TIL in the US in the late 19th Century it was briefly fashionable for people to form "13 Clubs" where they would dine in groups of 13, walk under ladders, spill salt at the table, etc. to demonstrate their lack of superstition. Several future US Presidents participated.