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TIL That 1000's of Children in Romanian Orphanages Were Systematically Killed Due to Lack of Meeting Their Basic Human Needs.

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b9LYZ TIL a group of friends in Saint Paul, Minnesota were hosting a small gathering to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate when police officers showed up in response to a noise complaint from a neighbor. No charges were made by the police; instead, 2 officers joined in playing Smash, one playing Pikachu.
0PGv TIL in 2001, Ashton Kutcher’s girlfriend was stabbed to death in her home. When she didn’t answer her door later, Kutcher peered in her window and left, mistaking her blood for a wine stain.
9YjY7 TIL of Matelotage, a homosexual or platonic same-sex union among sailors, in particular pirates, in the 17th & 18th century. "Matelots" would share their income, and inherit their property in death. They would protect and fight alongside each other in battle and act in the other's interest.
0rYN TIL That Chuck Taylor All Stars are considered a house slipper, and therefore are cheaper to import.
7rj4L TIL Chinese restaurants in California helped punk rock and punk rock bands by allowing the bands to play in the restaurants