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TIL in 2011, the FBI revealed Notorious B.I.G. was killed by a very rare type of ammunition, which also was found in former LAPD officer (and suspect) David Mack's home.

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16D54 TIL that during their 1966 world tour, which included the Philippines, The Beatles accidentally snubbed then First Lady Imelda Marcos by missing a palace luncheon sparking public outrage and a hostile send-off. It was so traumatic that the Beatles vowed never to return to the Philippines.
8ewB4 TIL Melitta Bentz created the coffee filter using paper from her son's school notebook
X0Go8 TIL Japan has been the top creditor in the world, holding the highest net external assets since 1990
OoJeR TIL astronauts need to have good teeth because the acceleration forces and vibrations during a flight into space can be very strong.
5YbeD TIL Sushruta, the first known plastic surgeon specialized in rhinoplasty i.e. nose reconstruction. This was important in ancient India as convicted criminals and women accused of adultry had their noses amputated as a mark of untrustworthiness. Rhinoplasty offered them a chance to escape the stigma.