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TIL NHL player Jack Johnson made his mother the power of attorney when he turned pro. His parents proceeded to spend all his money and live a lavish lifestyle. Being oblivious to this he tried hiring agents and advisors to help manage his money but his mother would always fire them

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6E4VY TIL A woman visited the Gorilla enclosure at the Rotterdam zoo on a near daily basis and smiled at the male, Bokito while staring at him. She was warned not to but kept doing it, claiming Bokito smiled back and that they shared a bond, until one day Bokito escaped and charged her, almost killing her
nWdBd TIL - On 29 August 1916, the armored cruiser USS Memphis, while at anchored near Santa Domingo, was struck by large waves, estimated at 70ft (21m) in height. The waves drove her onto the rocky shore damaging her so badly she was stricken and sold for scrap.
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