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N7w1M TIL in 1971, a mother reported to Houston police a Plymouth GTX, a vehicle her missing son was last seen in. She provided the license plate. No one looked into it. It belonged to Dean Corll, and his killing spree lasted 2 more years.
ADkgn TIL Giraffe bread is the exact same thing as Tiger bread. Sainsbury’s renamed it to Giraffe bread after receiving a letter from a 3 y/o girl saying it looked more like giraffe.
PjMe TIL Airlines legally have to give you up to $1,500 in cash AND a free flight to your destination when a flight is overbooked and you’re booted from your flight. By accepting the free miles or signing forms they give you you’re forfeiting your rights.
P1j9J TIL About A Void, a 300-page French novel that is entirely written without the letter E
4nYX TIL that Italy has more active Aircraft Carriers than any other country except the US. It has two.