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TIL that the ancient Greeks had a form of "voting" called ostracism, where citizens could vote to banish a person from the city for ten years.

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l1RA TIL that when fans complained to EA about one of the many bugs in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08’, including one that allows a player to take shots from the water, they responded with a video stating that Tiger can actually walk on water and this was a feature, not a glitch
1aJPr TIL that a man in Sudan was forced to MARRY A GOAT by his local council of elders after being caught in the act with it by the goat's owner. He also had to pay a $50 dowry to the owner. It is not clear if they are still together.
kV57 TIL Philosopher AJ Ayer, age 77, prevented Mike Tyson, age 21, from raping model Naomi Campbell. Tyson: “I’m the heavyweight champion of the world.” Ayer: “I am a Professor of Logic. We are both pre-eminent in our field; I suggest we talk about this like rational men.” Ayer and Tyson began talking.
xVKwo TIL that giant tarantulas sometimes keep tiny frogs as "pets". They protect the frog safe from predators, while the frog eats tiny insects (ants, etc.) that could harm its eggs.
4X1BJ TIL over the years, there have been multiple unsuccessful attempts to make a sequel to 'The Goonies'. Recently, film and TV producer Adam Goldberg admitted he has drafted a spec script for 'Goonies 2' that took almost 9 years.