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TIL that 41% of cases of antisocial personality disorder, the disorder associated with sociopathy and psychopathy, are hereditary and causes by genetics.

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M7D0a TIL the most common World Series matchup not involving the New York Yankees is the Athletics and the Giants, who have met 4 times. Despite both currently playing in the San Francisco Bay area, three of those matchups were from when they played in Philadelphia and New York.
a875J TIL of the US Librarian of Congress. Appointed by the President and serving a term of ten years, they are the head of the Library of Congress with a broad range of responsibilities. Incumbent Carla Hayden appointed in 2016, is both the first African American and woman to hold the office.
xVX9b TIL that Japanese people traditionally eat KFC for Christmas dinner, thanks to a successful marketing campaign 40 years ago. KFC is so popular that customers must place their Christmas orders 2 months in advance.
VBLmk TIL there’s a species of jellyfish that can reverse their age once reaching adulthood
Qb7L TIL In 1988, actor Jimmy Stewart made a plea in Congressional hearings against Ted Turner’s decision to ‘colorize’ classic black and white films, including It’s a Wonderful Life, stating 'It’s morally and artistically wrong and these profiteers should leave our film industry alone"