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TIL during the 1700s in Germany, those wanting to commit suicide but avoid the sin of it found a loophole; they murdered children, turned themselves in, then prayed for forgiveness right before execution

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QNk1k TIL that Dutch national holidays do not guaranty a day off work.
waeM TIL that the TV series ‘Frasier’ was very influential on Seattle. Newly wealthy software millionaires asked real-estate agents for apartments with a view of the Space Needle like what Frasier Crane has. The show helped the city’s culture to change from manufacturing and grunge to what it is today.
Wkn68 TIL that Kenny G. was an early investor in Starbucks. While it is unknown how much of a stake he owns, it is rumored that he has made more money off this investment than his entire music career.
d8JvQ TIL that software no longer being sold or supported is referred to as “Abandonware” and falls in a grey area regarding copyright, allowing sites like this to provide downloads for tons of nostalgic titles including Oregon Trail and the old Harry Potter games
LkLDZ TIL In the first atomic bomb the core of beryllium and polonium was compressed to fifteen times less than is original size