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TIL the glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified Kosher

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oBDgW TIL that Danny Elfman composed and performed The Little Things, soundtrack for film Wanted, in English AND Russian himself
9AG7 TIL A neuroscientist accidentally included his own brain scan while studying the brain scans of serial killers and diagnosed himself as a psychopath. He’s related to 7 accused murderers including Lizzie Borden.
XLwE TIL of Richard Jewell who became a national hero for saving hundreds of lives when he spotted a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, only to be wrongly accused of the crime 3 days later
krjm TIL when a airplane crashed in the icy Potomac River, Arland Williams and 5 other survivors fled to the tail section. He was then tossed a lifeline from a helicopter twice and handed it off twice to others more severely injured than himself. He ended up being the only victim to die by drowning.
Y7k8G TIL the banana tree is actually a herb.