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TIL Certain cast members from "The Wire" had hard times finding work after the show wrapped because their acting was so good, everyone thought they were actual gangsters and not actors.

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M177 TIL scientists have released millions of genetically modified mosquitoes on the island of Grand Cayman in an effort to combat dengue fever, resulting in an 80% decrease in mosquito numbers.
a87pN TIL Sweden has a comparable grenade explosions per capita rate to Mexico. Most grenades used are ex-Yugoslavian M75 hand grenades
jNBkX TIL A new school textbook that aims to teach boys how to be "masculine" men has been released in China. Called "Little Men," the book covers the differences between boys and girls, the importance of the father-son relationship as well as the importance of interacting with nature and managing money
E1QQ7 TIL of George Engel; an American anarchist who, after being falsely arrested for a bombing, wrote a letter asking the judge not to give any clemency. His last words before being hanged were "Hurrah for anarchy! This is the happiest moment of my life".
b6640 TIL when you blush, the lining of your stomach also turns red.