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TIL that the Beijing home of a famous architect who urged the Chinese government not to choose Beijing as their capital to save the ancient city from demolition was demolished in 2012

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Vxdk TIL that a man once sued Satan for depriving him of his constitutional rights. The judge dismissed the case because the plaintiff had not included instructions for how a U.S. Marshal could serve process on Satan.
GYBbN TIL Josh Brolin attempted 'perineum sunning', an alternative therapy that involves exposing the bare anus and perineum to sunlight. “I don’t know who the f–k thought of this stupid s–t but f–k you nonetheless. Seriously" is what he had to say about the experience.
yQ4wv TIL that a handwriting expert believes the ransom note for six year old JonBenet Ramsey was written by the child's mother. JonBenet was allegedly kidnapped on December 26th 1996, but her dead body was found in the Ramsey family's basement. There were no signs of forced entry.
m54Y TIL firefighters used to dip their beards in water and breathe through the wet hairs clenched between their teeth before breathing apparatuses were invented.
dDjgE TIL that Hunter S. Thompson's last interview was from a movie called "Fuck"