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LQdrv TIL Physical attractiveness in a person has an important influence on judges sentencing. The more unattractive the criminal, the higher their sentence. Results of three studies show a minimum increase of 119.25% and a maximum increase of 304.88%.
LkKNV TIL that the song "Bron-Y Aur Stomp" by Led Zeppelin was about Plant walking in the woods with his dog Strider.
6Ej5W TIL in the Jainism religion of India, they don't even eat root vegetables like potatoes and garlic, because by using the root you are killing the plant as it can not grow again.
kRag TIL, Frodo had the ring for 17 years before going on his quest instead of the handful of days the movie shows.
loXpA TIL political prisoners in China are being executed "on demand" in order to provide organs to recipients. One estimate suggests approximately 65,000 have been executed for their organs between 2000 and 2008. Median wait time for a kidney transplant: Canada - 6 years, UK - 3 years, China - 1 week.