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TIL: The famous Curb Your Enthusiasm murder exoneration case ended up not using the footage as the defense. Time of day didn’t correlate, but cell phone location data provided the needed alibi.

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0yWL TIL that the metallic smell of money is actually your body oils breaking down in the presence of iron or copper. You can see this by using a paper towel to pick up a penny smelling it - no odor. Then rub your sweaty/oily fingers on it and notice the strong metallic odor. Money doesn’t smell, you do.
Y7PAx TIL some wineries age their wine underwater (though it's illegal in the U.S. due to being “unadulated,” as it is deemed to be stored in unsanitary conditions)
QJlEa TIL that Febreze is actually odorless as it simply kills smells but people don't associate lack if smell with being clean. Once fake 'clean' scents were added to the formula, sales skyrocketed.
xV84B TIL: This year, the official Yu Gi Oh tournament hosted by Konami instituted a hygiene clause to rulebook. This allows judges to penalize players with dirty clothing or terrible odor by giving them a loss. Super Smash Bros tournament have also started implementing similar rules.
neBb TIL that Mariott started as a root beer stand.