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TIL that Bruce Springsteen has a firefighter son

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R5jL7 TIL that the Oscar for Best International Feature is awarded to the country that the winning film originates from, not specifically to the director. Italy holds the most wins in the category (14), whilst France holds the most nominations (41).
nWJkB TIL that Execution by Electric Chair was almost called "gerrycide" after the grandson of the guy who gerrymandering is named after.
4bW6 TIL, in Texas, to prevent a thief from escaping with your property, you can legally shoot them in the back as they run away.
4X4na TIL In 2013, George Clooney surprised 14 friends with 1 million dollars each. They were friends who helped him before he became famous. Some were living paycheck to paycheck at the time. He also paid for the taxes.
ddE8 TIL that Disneyland uses stray cats to fend off mice.