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TIL That Snoop Dogg tried to rent out the entire country of Lichenstein for a music video, but was rejected

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LMRv TIL in 2011, two judges were convicted in a scheme that involved $2.6 million in kickbacks from owners of private detention centers in exchange for diverting over 4000 juvenile defendants to the private detention centers, often for minor crimes such as mocking a principal on Myspace and trespassing
EgkeW TIL that 66% of U.S. teachers feel they are not adequately paid, which is significantly higher than the 39% of working adults who feel the same way. They also work 15 more hours on average than required by contract.
8aY8a TIL that Stephen Hawking hosted a party for time travelers, but no one came. he sent the invites out after the event with the thought that anyone who could time travel would go back and show up to the party
BLgb TIL Honey Nut Cheerios now uses a fake almond flavor made from crushed fruit pits instead of real almonds
PY4wg TIL that San Bernardino County in California is the Biggest County in lower 48 States (plus Hawaii) of U.S.A. and is bigger than 9 States.