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TIL in LOTR Elrond and Aragorn were distantly related through Elrond’s brother, Elros

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oBLY7 TIL that the crinoline was a large wire cage worn around the waist of Victorian Era women that created a large hoop that was considered stylish at the time. Many died because of this fad for the their cumbersome nature, knocking over lamps or candles that ignited their flammable dresses.
VRDp TIL that in 2009 Kashmir, when 18-year old Rukhsana Kausar saw her parents being beaten as part of a forced marriage proposal by a militia commander, she killed one militant with an ax, gunned the commander down, then started a 4 hour gun battle with the militia.
N7Alb TIL that some historians claim, but haven't proven conclusively, that the name “sundae” was created in response to the “Blue Laws” which said that ice cream sodas could not be sold on Sundays because they were to “frilly.”
yQn1M TIL: The record for most Oscars won by an individual belongs to Walt Disney with 22 wins.
PXen TIL the pharmaceutical drug industry actively recruits college cheerleaders as prescription drug reps to influence sales to male doctors