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TIL Javier Bardem's portrayal of Anton Chigurh in 'No Country for Old Men' was determined by a group of independent psychologists in the 'Journal of Forensic Sciences' to be the most accurate portrayal of a psychopath.

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4kONo TIL Tipping in restaurants is originally a European custom that used to be considered a "Deeply Un-American" practice, stemming from racial and political issues, long before becoming entrenched in American life more than any other country.
OoG96 TIL Count von Count of "Sesame Street" laughed maniacally and used hypnotic stunning powers in the early 1970s, but they softened his act to not scare kids. He still annoys other puppets by interrupting their business to feed his counting addiction. He usually comes on TV at 2:30 PM ("Tooth Hurty").
b9649 TIL of Fried Coca-Cola, created by Abel Gonzales Jr. and introduced at the 2006 Texas State Fair. Served with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, and a cherry, it sold 10,000 cups in it's first two weeks. Gonzales is also responsible for the creation of Fried Butter, as well as Fried Beer.
J1bMj TIL progress on an extension to the Metrolink Antelope Valley line to Palmdale and Lancaster in LA was expedited by approximately 10 years by an earthquake. Portions of freeways serving those cities collapsed leading to an emergency extension to the line and temporary platforms being built.
wLkj1 TIL that Members of Congress have been receiving free copies of the magazine Hustler every month since 1983.