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TIL actor Christopher Lee released a heavy metal Christmas album

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kOOV5 TIL: The French government states that fatherhood is determined by society, rather than biology. As such paternity testing is regulated by the state and only allowed in certain cases.
ep8Xk TIL that Dion, the ruler of Ancient Syracuse and disciple of Plato, entrusted his aid Calippus with the task of forming a false conspiracy in order to spot traitors. Calippus would then abuse this trust, and assassinate Dion to seize authority.
Qwya TIL The makers of Trials Evolution hid a century-spanning scavenger hunt/cryptic alternate reality game within their game. Those who solved it found hidden keys, with the promise they will open a box beneath the Eiffel tower in 2113
XE4e8 TIL that Weird Al Yankovic's parents died in 2004 of carbon monoxide poisoning. He played a show in Appleton, WI the same day, saying "Since my music had helped many of my fans through tough times, maybe it would work for me as well."
R5KJ1 TIL Professional mourners are hired to attend funerals in some parts of the world. In China some even bring their own band.