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TIL that a man in Taiwan was imprisoned for ten years because Chang Kai-shek thought that a Popeye comic he translated was a personal insult

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51nR TIL That the remaining relatives of Adolf Hitler have decided not to marry or have children to end the blood line of Adolf Hitler.
QNkYk TIL on the set of The Princess Bride actor Andre the Giant let out a 16 second long fart so long and powerful that it brought production to a standstill. When director Rob Reiner asked Andre if he was ok Andre replied, "I am now, boss."
9wJdr TIL in order to discredit him politically, Octavian sought Mark Antony's will which was safe guarded by the vestal virgins, thinking the contents would be juicy. The vestals refused to hand it, as it was illegal...but told him they couldn't stop him if he just grabbed it by himself, which he did
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w6PJ TIL that nearly 30% of all American workers need a license to perform their job– including florists, make up artists, ballroom dance instructors, hair braiders and in 21 states, even travel guides.