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TIL it’s illegal in Germany to drive your car without destination

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Z5aR TIL that there’s a species of jellyfish which can be immortal at the right circumstances
xpkD TIL The 2005 Energy Policy Act contains a provision commonly known as the “Halliburton loophole” which exempts drilling companies involved in fracking operations to be exempt from Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and CERCLA
YpLrd TIL Since suicide is an unforgivable sin for christians many people, especialy women in 18th century resorted to suicide by proxy. They would usualy murder a child, a crime punishable by death and ask for forgiveness right before the execution
xVKGo TIL: Nirvana played a concert in Beunos Aires where the crowd threw mud and trash at the all-girl opening act. Kurt Cobain was so upset that he sabotaged the show by playing mostly lesser known songs and teasing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' without ever playing it.
xGEb TIL the first goalie mask worn in a NHL game wasn’t until a goalie took a puck to the face, got stitched up, and refused to return to the game unless he could wear a mask.