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TIL that there is an annual literature contest that challenges writers to come up with the worst possible opening sentence to a novel.

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Y9n7 TIL that a NASA scientist conducted a tongue-in-cheek experiment to see what animals drivers are more likely to hit, he placed rubber fakes on the side of the road and found that 6% of drivers intentionally swerve to hit them, tarantulas being hit the most.
X6oQ TIL An 18 year old freshmen funded his education by asking 2.8 million people for one penny.
MeDEm TIL Korean parents have begun hiring thugs who protect their children from bullies. These thugs pose as "fake uncles" and intimidate bullies who have been harassing the bullied kid. In some cases, the thugs will visit the bullies’ parents at their workplace and publicly shame them.
P1x4G TIL about the Köln Concert, a 1974 piano recital by Keith Jarrett. The venue’s piano was smaller than specified, was out of tune, and had malfunctioning pedals, forcing Jarrett to improvise around its shortcomings. The concert recording is the best-selling solo jazz and best-selling piano album.
PZJ TIL that the FCC adopted a ban on TV ads that are louder than shows