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TIL the base tan is a myth and doesn't protect you from skin cancer

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Yp6kW TIL in Germany in 2001, Armin Meiwes (AKA The Master Butcher) and his volunteer murder victim jointly attempted to eat the victim's severed penis. He then killed and ate a large amount of the volunteer’s flesh. His first trial sentence was only 8 yrs 6 mo (later increased to life).
49yo TIL that actress Robin Wright had to get really drunk on tequila before filming a sex scene with Woody Harrelson because he is “like a brother” to her.
DQOWJ TIL all roles in the "Alien" movie script were written as "unisex", with genders to be determined during casting; Ripley was initially considered to be a man
VMGPQ TIL that the CEO of Discord is Jewish
mEvp TIL Finland is the strictest country in the world in terms of driving lessons. There are lessons required regarding car maintenance and driving in icy conditions, with learners requiring a test in the summer and another one in the winter.