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M4aA TIL that on 4/16/2007 Prof. Liviu Librescu, a Holocaust Survivor, held the door of his classroom closed whilst the Virginia Tech Shooter attempted egress, shooting Liviu five times through the door. Liviu enabled all but 1 of his 23 students to escape and survive. Liviu did not.
X0PJr TIL that Tony Bennett, the great jazz/pop singer, was also a successful artist (and his paintings are amazing). His painting of Ella Fitzgerald is in the Smithsonian. How did I not know this before?
YpB4d TIL Sierra Leone is one of the worlds most religiously tolerant nations, they are celebrating both christian and Muslim holidays, vote for candidates with no regard for their religious alignment. Christian and Muslim leaders meet in a Inter-Religious Council to promote understanding and tolerance.
KOdjB TIL in South Korea to rent an apartment you have to pay lump sum up to 80% of the value of it. You then live "rent free" for two years, then get your money back.
rNexe TIL about La Masia, FC Barcelona's youth academy. More than a 1,000 boys 6 to 8 tryout every year. It is widely credited as being the driving force behind FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team's huge success. Alumni include Guardiola, Xavi, Iniesta, Messi and most recently Lamine Yamal.