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TIL A Spanish judge has ruled that women can be charged more for driving lessons because “men were better drivers”

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KYvy9 TIL that in Japan, there are services where you can rent a person to listen to you talk about your problems, no advice or judgment given. It's part of Japan's booming 'rent-a-friend' industry and is meant to help people who need someone to talk to without any strings attached.
VPe0 TIL that wealthy Chinese hire body doubles to get prosecuted for their crimes; this process is called Ding zui
5VrYR TIL more than 143 million Americans live in places that have some potential for shaking from an earthquake that can cause damage
5Y4Zr TIL that a gorilla’s punch has 1300-2700 pounds of force. That’s enough to shatter a human skull with one hit
Lmkp TIL the only award Jason Statham has ever won was a Women Film Critics Circle Awards for “Most Offensive Male Character”. He’s only been nominated for two other awards (one being a Kid’s Choice Award).