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TIL that Nieves Fernandez killed more than 200 Japanese Soldiers to safeguard her students

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wLb5o TIL about bagel head: a type of temporary body modification practiced in Japan that uses a saline drip to make the forehead resemble a bagel or doughnut for up to 24 hours.
X0mBE TIL that actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who was cast as young Voldemort in the Harry Potter films is the nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who played old Voldemort. Although he auditioned along with thousands of others, this family connection led to accusations of nepotism.
1ajXd TIL The Netherlands has the best work-life balance in the world
KODx4 TIL Bobby Leach, the 2nd person to go over Niagara falls in a barrel and survive, spent six months in the hospital recovering from his injuries. He traveled the world recounting his ordeal in vaudeville shows. Years later he slipped on an orange peel, injured his leg, and died from complications
9Yp06 TIL Scatman John had a severe stutter throughout his life, this is what led him to add the crazy vocals to his song that ultimately made him famous