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TIL about the Atlas vampire, an unsolved murdercase in Stockholm 1932

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jNWxX TIL That John Malkovich won the award for the best supporting actor for his role in the movie Being John Malkovich
Y7XlA TIL: In2008 Charles III paid the £453 debt his name sake Charles II incured in 1651 for outfitting his army with uniforms
JY7dv TIL In 1896 the speed limit was 2mph and the first ever speeding ticket was handed to someone hurtling along at...8mph. There was a 5 mile police chase with the policeman pursuing on a bike. The driver also failed to have someone waving a red flag walk in front of the car to warn of his approach.
Mbl8 TIL Chevy Chase was the number one choice for the lead in ‘American Beauty’, but turned it down to star in 'Snow Day’
N7RoJ TIL in 1907 the "Irish Crown Jewels" were stolen from a safe in a Dublin Castle, and have never been recovered.