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TIL: Lawrence Baker had his death sentence via electric chair reduced to life in prison, only to electrocute himself by sitting on a toilet and biting a pair of headphones that were plugged into a t.v.

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wLN76 TIL about The Chicago Ripper Crew, a satanic cult and organized crime group operating in the early 80's. It's 4 members abducted, tortured and mutilated 18 women, amputating their breasts with a wire garrote to cannibalize as part of a satanic sacrament.
OlxL TIL A Man Played a Civilization game for 10 years.
6jEW TIL all British Army armored vehicles must have an electric kettle so the crew can brew tea without getting out. This rule was made after a WWII ambush, where a British tank squadron lost 29 vehicles to a surprise attack by four German tanks while the British crews were outside having morning tea
KY666 TIL baseball legend Ted Williams was wingman for astronaut legend John Glenn in the Korean War
PB4L TIL that rationing in the United Kingdom during WWII actually increased life expectancy in the country, and decreased infant mortality. This was because all people were required to consume a varied diet.