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TIL Pablo Escobar spent $2500 per month on rubber bands to hold stacks of bills together

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70Px TIL a man was cleared of murder charges after appearing in outtakes of Curb Your Enthusiasm at a baseball game 20 miles from the crime scene at the time of the murder
pYGrb TIL Hawai'ian men grew their hair long because during the times of old, there was a specific “kapu”, or law, set for hula dancers. Used in only the most sacred of traditions, hair was believed to have held an extensive amount of “mana” or divine power.
rYQ4 TIL There is an annual competition called Eco Marathon where universities, enthusiasts, and major car companies try to build the most fuel-efficient vehicles. For a combustion engine the current record is 3,410 km per litre (8,020 mpg).
E1pPd TIL the invention of satanic witchcraft by medieval authorities was initially met with public skepticism. While people were concerned about magic, the public didn't initially believe witches gathered to worship demons, have orgies, eat babies, and perform other abominable acts.
5Y8Yk TIL that rock legend Jim Morrison’s last meal was sweet and sour chicken from a Chinese restaurant with beer.