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TIL the $1 million deal between Peacock streaming platform & SK Rex Heuermann’s estranged wife prompted NY lawmakers to file for amendment of “Son of Sam” law that bans criminals from profiting of the publicity of their crimes

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kQ91 TIL that almost 50% of Niger’s population is 15 years old or younger, and 8% of its population (800,000) lives in slavery.
7rrMM TIL Cassava, which produces an edible tuber and is a staple food in many regions, can cause acute cyanide poisoning if not prepared correctly
ZwjY TIL That The Shawshank Redemption, #1 film on IMDB only managed to gross $27,058,304 in 94’ making it the 51st highest grossing film of that year - behind films like Street Fighter, Beverly Hills Cops III and D2 Mighty Ducks
WZad TIL that after defeating the Persians, Alexander The Great started dressing like them and took two Persian wives.
DQEYv TIL after ABC executives & producers encouraged Margaret Cho to go on a crash diet, while filming her TV series All-American Girl in 1994, she lost 30 lbs (14 kg) in 2 weeks. This resulted in her hospitalization for kidney failure & led to major health issues that continued for years after the show.