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TIL as a child raised in South Carolina, US political comedienne Stephen Colbert observed that Southerners were often depicted as being less intelligent than other characters on scripted television; to avoid that stereotype, he taught himself to imitate the speech of American news anchors.

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Wk0Vo TIL of Lydia Angiyou, a Canadian mother who in 2006 defended her 7 year old son and his friends from a Polar Bear attack by single-handedly fighting off the bear until a hunter could arrive. A rare example of life or death "Hysterical Strength". She survived and later received the Medal of Bravery.
J1MW1 TIL that grapefruit juice should not be mixed with some drugs, because it can affect the speed of drug's metabolization, resulting in too big or too little dose.
yQEEM TIL that in 2006 the Iranian Government sued an English art gallery seeking the return of 18 ancient jars, bowls and cups
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KklE TIL that Rollen Stewart, the infamous born-again Christian known for holding up “John 3:16” signs at televised athletic events, is currently serving three consecutive life sentences for kidnapping a hotel maid.