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TIL that nearly 4 million Indians died in 1942 because of an artificial famine caused by the British government

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QJP0X TIL The 'Nut Rage Incident' occurred when Vice President of Korean Air was served nuts in a sealed bag instead of a plate in 1st Class. After a heated argument, she assaulted the attendant and ordered the plane to return to the gate. She was sentenced to 12-months in prison for obstructing safety.
9YdZB TIL There are no pain receptors in the brain itself. Surgery can be done on the brain and technically the brain does not feel that pain. But the meninges (coverings around the brain), periosteum (coverings on the bones), and the scalp all have pain receptors and this is why you have migraines.
xxD0 TIL there is a unique career known as a ‘Professional Fan’ and only belongs to one person. His name is Cameron Hughes and he gets paid by sports teams to cheer at their games.
KOLJB TIL that a serial killer named Marcel Petiot evaded capture, then disguised himself as a cop, eventually being the cop assigned to investigate his very own murders, before eventually someone recognized him.
jggp TIL A kidnapped teen did not know he was kidnapped until he applied to college…13 years after his kidnapping.