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TIL Stephen King’s inspiration for “Carrie” hit him while cleaning the girl’s bathroom at his alma mater as a Janitor. He also abandoned the story after disliking his 1st draft, but his wife found it in the trash, read it, and implored him to try again.

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R7xa4 TIL of a place in the Philippines as the site of one of the bloodiest public reenactments of the Passion during Holy Week, particularly on Good Friday. Residents of the area have long claimed that the ancient local image of the Crucified Christ has miraculous healing powers.
XE71Q TIL that on a small field outside of the town of Cromwell in the South Island of New Zealand is a beetle called the Cromwell Chafer (Prodontria lewisi). The beetle is found nowhere else on the planet. The entire species can be found on a 81 hectare nature reserve.
VMVKZ TIL CBS only renewed "Rules Of Engagement" for a 7th season, to make it hit exactly 100 episodes. Sony makes final season deals, and has done so with "Community" at NBC at 97 episodes and "Til Death", at Fox at 81 episodes. Sony sitcoms almost always get to syndication before a cancellation.
OxwY TIL: The most decorated US regiment was a japanesse american unit. They won 18,143 awards. Served in almost every theater of war, won 21 Medals of Honor, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 560 Silver Stars, 4,000 Bronze Stars and 9,486 Purple Hearts.
v1l6K TIL Italian law forbids school cafeterias from serving deep-fried foods