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TIL that by will, J.R.R. Tolkien expressively prohibited any use of the “Lord of the Rings” novels by disney (german source)

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VBpA8 TIL of the Groom of the Stool, a nobleman who helped Renaissance-era English kings go to the bathroom and clean themselves. They later helped set national fiscal poolicy.
GRb1 TIL Perdro López, who confessed to raping and killing more than 300 young girls, only served 16 years in prison. He walks free today, and his current whereabouts are unknown.
neRXb TIL Giraffe meat is kosher because it technically follows the kosher rules of “having split hooves and chewing its cud” The only reason it is not eaten is because it is too expensive and not widely available.
wR0J TIL that cows have “best friends” and get stressed when separated.
QNPDL TIL Jello that we eat is made of this material called Gelatin and according to the internet it’s made up of animal skin and bones.