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TIL that crime comics were illegal in Canada until 2018.

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BgbkK TIL the Pagan Kingdom (849–1297 CE), the first Burmese empire which shaped Myanmar, was a hub of Theravāda Buddhism— housing 10,000+ temples. Heavy land donations to religious centres led to massive tax losses. By the 13th century, the weakened kingdom finally fell to the Mongol onslaughts.
aw6WL TIL Leonardo DiCaprio’s haircut from Titanic was outlawed by the Taliban
YpEkB TIL The health benefits of drinking hot water.
pYeeN TIL that the persistence of certain hairstyles can be attributed to ‘hair memory’ - It’s a combination of protein structures and hydrogen bonds that gives hair its ability to recall its natural or frequently styled state.
e0jO4 TIL boxer James Scott was a potential light heavyweight champion while in Rahway State Prison. Three of his professional fights were televised from inside the prison.