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TIL there’s a guy up Hitler’s/Stalin’s/Mao’s alley nobody ever talks about that killed 10 million people (Leopold the 2nd of Belgium)

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GYmaJ TIL about the Kiss Kasket. Dubbed by Gene Simmons as “the ultimate KISS collectible”, its a coffin with a design that features pictures of the band playing, lots of fire, and a massive Kiss logo on the front. Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was buried in one.
9A0D TIL a simple illusion can detect if you have schizophrenia
JYQbv TIL about Henry Berry Lowrie. Lowrie was born to a mixed-race family during the civil war, and in 1865, saw his family executed for owning weapons. He led a gang of Indians, African-Americans, and white men, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. He disappeared at 27, and was never caught.
Jj0j TIL as much as 3% of corporate leaders and other people in leading positions are psychopaths. They are more determined to advance in their careers.
YpEEx TIL GCHQ, one of the British espionage agencies, uses Xbox Live data to find prospective spies. People who achieve the right performance in video games get targeted with in-game ads for the agency.