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TIL that in the US trial by combat is still technically an alternative to civil cases

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dDN8Q TIL that a performance artist named Lucky Diamond Rich has held the Guinness World Record for “most tattooed person” since 2006. His body is completely covered in tattoos, including the insides of his eyelids, mouth, ears and foreskin.
xV1v7 TIL that the reason why Plankton is eating holographic meatloaf for dinner because holograms are projections of light, and Plankton gain energy through photosynthesis
4XVGX The Heisenberg uncertainty principle is just one specific example of a much more general, relatable, non-quantum phenomenon.
gr17y TIL the Night Stalker killed Peter Pan. His 16th victim.