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TIL The Jim Twins were separated at birth who didn't meet until age 39. Both were named Jim, had first wives named Linda and second wives named Betty, named their sons "James" and dogs "Toy", chain-smoked Salems, drove Chevys, were sheriff deputies and vacationed on the same beach in Florida.

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wLrxE TIL Manik Bandopadhyay is widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th century Bengali literature. During a lifespan of 48 years, plagued simultaneously by illness and financial crisis, he produced 36 novels and nearly 250 short stories
W7kno TIL that the Hollywood Reporter published a column in 1937 criticizing actors for speaking out against Nazi Germany. The newspaper's managing editor chided stars who he said were courting "unpopularity" by speaking out against Hitler's regime.
9jbB TIL “The Nightman Cometh,” the musical Charlie writes in It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, was adapted into a live-action performance for two nights at the Troubadour theater in 2009. It starred the original cast and began with title cards reading “7:15, On a Friday, Philadelphia PA.”
1Ex4 TIL John F. Kennedy was the first president to not wear a hat during his inauguration speech. Sales of men’s hats plummeted and due to this and other factors, have never recovered.
xVKo TIL that earlier this year, 27 European nations announced legislation that would give you the right to have all embarrassing pictures and information you’ve posted on the web deleted.