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TIL of 'Roofman', a robber and fugitive who gave stolen toys to kids, had a secret lair at a Toys R Us. At night at Toys R Us he rode bikes, raced remote-control cars on the roof, ate baby food, and changed employees' work schedules. He told his girlfriend and others he had a secret government job.

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XEPjR TIL that the song Vincent, written by Don McLean about how Vincent Van Gogh and his messages were never appreciated enough all his life, was a personal favorite of Tupac Shakur, and the rapper had it played on his deathbed, just before he passed away.
dDwNd TIL: The first Heisman winner, Jay Berwanger, was also the first player chosen for the NFL during its first draft in 1936. The Chicago Bears acquired his signing rights. When Berwanger asked for $25,000 over two years, the Bears said, “No,” so Berwanger took a job as a foam-rubber salesman.
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