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TIL in the medieval times animals could go to trial. In 1457 a sow and six piglets were charged for killing a 5 year old boy. The mom was deemed guilty, the piglets’ role, however, was ambiguous. Although splattered with blood, they were never seen directly attacking the boy.

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wLOjo TIL in 1981, Radio Shack delivered a TRS-80 computer to Isaac Asimov's apartment. Although initially reluctant to use it, a Radio Shack employee came to set it up and tutor Asimov. This would end Asimov's exclusive use of a typewriter and he would eventually appear in Radio Shack's advertising.
geAb TIL that Target Canada was so poorly planned that Canadian consumers would continue to cross the border and shop at Target stores in the United States.
OZWe TIL Steve Buscemi auditioned for the part of George Costanza
09ly TIL that Canada is the most educated country in the world.
e0veb TIL of the primordial pouch: a skin flap on the stomach area of some cat breeds which appears regardless of weight; it helps to store energy when a cat goes a long period in between meals, and to protect vital organs when involved in fights.