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TIL that the song Jeremy by pearl jam was based on actual events

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grYdA Today I learned: what true control is
M7m10 TIL Italy is home to the “World Capital of Ugly People,” where an official club celebrates ugliness with festivals, rankings, and a satirical "No-Bel" Prize. And you can apply to be assessed for membership.
OyZY TIL that nuclear energy is the safest energy source in terms of human deaths - even safer than wind and solar
eplWk TIL there have been 34 prison escapes using helicopters (and another 14 failed attempts). The record holder is French criminal Pascal Payet, who has escaped prison by helicopter three times.
OoJe7 TIL of Cody Slaughter, who was so honest during his job interview with the Border Patrol, that he admitted to molesting a toddler, and having sex with various types of animals, offences the police were previously unaware of.