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TIL that the toy manufacturer Toy Biz successfully argued in court that their X-Men action figures were not based on humans, but mutants, meaning that they would not be eligible for a tariff on human-based toys

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ANZbo TIL that a pinch of salt to black coffee reduces the bitterness, making it much more palatable. This can helpful if you need to reduce sugar or lactose for your health, of which you can reduce the salt once your palate has adjusted. Sodium warning for those it affects.
YaNv TIL that a man broke into Buckingham Palace, twice. The first time, he wandered around tripping alarms and eating food before getting bored and leaving. The second time, he got into the Queen’s bedroom, and talked to her for 10 minutes before being kicked out.
mxGvE TIL that Marlon Brando tried to purchase the rights to a movie about the Iran-Contra scandal using a former CIA connection. The CIA was able to derail this by creating a front company to outbid Brando for the rights. The man they put in charge of this operation was none other than Col. Oliver North
4X0ER TIL That Gene Siskel Published Betsy Palmer's Address As Part Of His Friday The 13th Review Because He Didn't Like The Film
JJyQ TIL when super-wealthy heir, John du Pont, shot and killed Olympic gold medalist Dave Schultz in cold blood and in front of multiple witnesses, he returned to his mansion and discussed terms of surrender on the phone with the police for two days.