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TIL we don't know how or why Writer's Cramp occurs

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loKDB TIL that research shows that your earphones are indeed spontaneously knotting themselves. A string of lenght 0.5m-1.5m has a 50 percent chance of knoting in a confined space, meaning earbuds with the 'Y' shape chord have atleast as much or a even higher chance depending on lenght and agitation.
6988Q TIL, The common “I Voted” sticker was created and patented by a woman named Janet Boudreau
gMp4y TIL in 1978 a group of men stole reels of the movie "The Brink's Job" at gunpoint and demanded a million dollar ransom for it's return. "The Brink's Job" itself was a movie about a heist that occurred 30 years prior, where nearly 3 million dollars was stolen.
9wnoG TIL that Rabies can make wild animals behave in a way that seems tame, friendly or even affectionate towards humans. Animals with Rabies don't always seem rabid.
9Ym9B TIL that September 4th 1909, saw the first Boys Scout rally in Crystal Palace, South London. The gathering was organized by Baden-Powell & saw 11,000 boys in attendance. Amongst the thousands in attendance, a handful of girls crashed the event. Dressed in uniform, they called themselves Girl Scouts.