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TIL J.K. Rowling went from billionaire to millionaire due to charitable donations

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b9yJ0 TIL golfers were arrested in South Carolina for teeing it up on a Sunday – a clear violation of the state’s Blue Laws. The laws, which were heavily influenced by the Ten Commandments, were strictly enforced by Governor John G. Richards.
PYVPG TIL Scientists believe that by 2050 the Dead Sea will be so salty that the salt will block water from evaporating, leaving a small pool of slimy sludge. Sinkholes that keep appearing around it, may prevent any permanent solution to its replenishment.
eAdL TIL that during the Cold War America used bears to test their ejector seats in supersonic jets.
xJED TIL half of recommendations on TV “Dr. shows” like Dr.Oz have either no evidence or are contradicted by evidence.
rN9Lo TIL The longest ever personal name was that of a German-born American called Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. His full, unabbreviated name is made up of 26 names, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, followed by a 666-letter surname