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TIL one of the greatest pianists Alexander Scriabin died at 43 of sepsis caused by herpes on his lips

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kOwPE TIL Michael Jackson attempted to buy the ownership rights of 'Spider Man'. Stan Lee declined. After that failed MJ attempted to buy 'Marvel' entirely.
N7e4e TIL while his opponent traveled all over the country campaigning, McKinley won both the 1896 and 1900 presidential elections by staying at his home in Canton, Ohio and giving speeches off his front porch to whoever showed up to listen.
VBoDG TIL how 3D geometry and prespective on Computer and CGI works by perspective and planes. which is similar to the optical illusion drawn in papers or walls. Geometry with brain and eye tricks
m14Pv TIL A man was convicted of exposing himself to a 10-year-old girl, the judge ordered that after he was released from prison, he had to wear a shirt reading "I am a registered sex offender" at his job for 22 months straight.
PYDVe TIL Nike's Slogan "Just Do It" was inspired by double-murderer Gary Gilmore who said in his last moments facing down a firing squad "Let's Do It"