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TIL Amy Adams was born in Italy and raised Mormon in Colorado until her parents got divorced—after which time her mother became a professional bodybuilder.

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M7J7b TIL Fecal smearing, or scatolia, occurs most frequently among individuals with developmental delays or post-traumatic stress. Psychological reasons include a sense of ownership over one’s actions and ritual that provides comfort
XEw0k TIL the iconic rear spoilers on Lamborghini Countachs first installed by a customer were entirely cosmetic & non functional, in fact it added drag since the car already had problematic lift at the front. When it was popularized by Cannonball Run, Lambo had little chose but to offer factory options
kObDd TIL: The "Starvation Doctor," Linda Burfield Hazzard, who wrote a book, "Fasting for the Cure of Disease," was convicted of manslaughter in 1912 for a patient's death by starvation. At least 15 deaths are attributed to her "care." While doing a fasting cure on herself in 1938 she died of starvation.
NOm1 TIL that poor neighborhoods in 60’s-era Washington DC suffered massive rat infestations until Julius Hobson began catching the “possum-sized” rats in a cage, strapping it to the roof of his car, driving them to the rich neighborhoods, and threatening to release them.
X0R0k TIL that the last time a foul was called in the National Football League for "aiding or assisting the runner" was in the 1991 AFC Divisional Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs.