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TIL After Merriam-Webster added “McJob"–defined: a low-paying job that requires little skill and provides little opportunity for advancement–to their dictionary, McDonald’s asked for it to be removed. They responded with"we stand by the accuracy and appropriateness of our definition.”

x6kkD TIL that billionaire Robert H. Richards IV r*ped his infant son and 3-year-old daughter numerous times. He would tell her it was their "little secret”, but she didn't want her "daddy touching [her] anymore". When caught, the judge said he would not "fare well" in prison and his sentence was dropped.
Brgxx TIL that the clementine was discovered by a missionary Catholic priest who served in French Algeria
R5nO9 TIL Lamborghini was founded in 1963 as a result of a feud between founder Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari. Dissatisfied with the clutch in his Ferrari, Lamborghini decided to create his own car company producing high-performance, luxury sports cars to rival Ferrari.
oBmVW TIL about an orangutan named Ken who escaped from his enclosure at the San Diego Zoo multiple times in the 80's. His apparent goals were visiting other animals, throwing rocks at a despised orangutan rival and taking photos with tourists.
wLrK1 TIL, that an Italian banker, Gilberto Baschiera is considered a modern-day Robin Hood. Over the course of 7 years, he secretly diverted 1 million euros to poorer clients from the wealthy ones so they could qualify for loans. He made no profit and avoided jail in 2018 due to a plea bargain.