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TIL that Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo was initially released from custody because his semen type was different than his blood type (which is extremely rare).

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pY64p TIL that a group of owls is called a parliament of owls and a group of lemurs is called a conspiracy of lemurs
ADx17 TIL of Antonio Paoli, a Puerto Rican tenor considered one of the most outstanding opera singers of all time. During WWI, when all opera houses closed, he lost his voice and became a profession boxer (5-1), retiring after breaking his wrist. He retrained and gained his voice back after the war.
G4y5 TIL that in 1978, Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen and held for ransom. His widow refused to pay ransom demands of £400,000 because “Charlie would have thought it ridiculous.” The body was found 11 weeks later.
BrWMW TIL simply sniffing your partner’s clothing can reduce stress and feeling of loneliness, according to research from the University of British Columbia.
naBG TIL that Virginia rounds up its sex offenders to be held at the courthouse during trick-or-treating hours.