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TIL that in China, Harry Potter fan fiction is used as a cultural and educational tool between Western and Chinese cultures. There are a number of "fake" Harry Potter books in China, which address concepts and issues found in Chinese culture.

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MexLb TIL Sebastian Bach was fired from Skid Row after booking a show where the band would have opened for KISS. The other members refused to perform, saying Skid Row was too big an act to open for KISS. Bach left the band with a message saying "You're never too big to open up for KISS."
BrJVx TIL of Jewel Shuping, a woman with normal eyesight, but who yearned to be blind. She eventually found a psychologist who was willing to help her in her quest. He dripped drain cleaner into her eyes, and 6 months later, she got her wish and completely lost her sight.
BrROD TIL the lazy cops-donuts stereotype was the exact opposite of its origin: cops used to frequent donut shops in the past because they need to have work done and donut shops were the only ones that are open really early in the morning (to prepare for the breakfast rush).
b4ea TIL Coke countered Crystal Pepsi with Tab Clear. The idea was that Tab was perceived as an inferior, boring diet type drink, and equating it as competition with Crystal Pepsi would damage its image. Coke succeeded and both products were dead within five months
GAmr5 TIL Vibrators were first developed as a medical device. In the late 19th century, vibrators were marketed and used as medical devices, specifically for treating conditions like female ‘hysteria’ and pelvic congestion.