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KYXX9 TIL Disney forced hundreds of lemmings to their deaths, perpetuating the myth that lemmings are suicidal.
kJ7QE TIL that a novel helped fix the author's relationship with his father. Donald Conroy was a USMC pilot who violently abused his children, including author Pat Conroy. Pat fictionalized his father as "The Great Santini" in a novel. Reading about himself caused Donald to admit his flaws to his family.
G7l1 TIL 1 in every 100 american adults are in prison, and that the U.S has more people in prison than China.
D7Dr TIL that in 1971, a thief broke into a house and was shot in the legs by a trap set up by the homeowner. The thief then sued for damages–and won.
vPXlD TIL that while the United States Armed Forces are forbidden from using flamethrowers by an international treaty, there are no restrictions on civilian use in 48 states and the District of Columbia.