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TIL that Frank Caprio’s dad reprimanded him for refusing to forgive $300 in parking tickets to a single mom on his first day as a judge, inspiring his compassionate approach to justice throughout his career

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9wDpB TIL both Taco Bell and Domino’s Pizza faced crushing defeats in their cuisines’ homelands. Taco Bell was rejected in Mexico for its unrecognizable food and high prices, while Domino’s was driven out of Italy by fierce competition from authentic pizzerias and its bland, non-traditional pizzas.
oJZo TIL that it is illegal to bring potatoes into Norway except if you have special permission.
RjL9 TIL of Pedro López, a child-murderer known as “The Monster of the Andes” and who is regarded as the most prolific serial killer of the 20th century. He has killed over 300 young girls across South America. He was released from captivity in 1998 and his current whereabouts are unknown.
EPyo TIL in 2007 The Pirate Bay attempted to buy their own country, Sealand, to attempt to gain immunity from various copyright acts.
ZpVED TIL that while 'Beat It' by Michael Jackson peaked at #3 in Australia, 'Eat It' by Weird Al Yankovic peaked at #1