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TIL Chinese students can get 7 years in jail for cheating on exams

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47A6 TIL while working as maids Léa Papin and her sister Christine were found guilty of murdering their employer’s wife and daughter. Léa was given a reduced sentence of eight years due to good behaviour, and upon release moved to Nantes where she continued her livelihood as a hotel maid.
lw6r TIL that there is a hotline called “Callin’ Oates” that only plays Hall and Oates songs for you when you call them at 719-266-2837 (719-26-OATES)
69B8 TIL that a student wore the same pair of jeans for 15 months, proving that they have no more germs than after 13 days
aeYJ TIL that pirates did actually follow a code of conduct (or “Articles of Agreement”), though specific rules varied between crews. Examples include democratic voting, no striking of another crew member while onboard, and specific sharing of “prizes” depending on rank.
gMB0W TIL about reactance, an emotion that occurs when a person feels that someone or something is taking away their choices or limiting the range of alternatives.