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TIL about the old lady in Billy Madison, started acting in her 80's, lived for 108 years

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6EOb7 TIL that nineteenth century New Orleans socialite Delphine LaLaurie was discovered to have been torturing several slaves in her home for months on end. In public life, she put on a facade of politeness toward black Americans and bragged about taking good care of her slaves.
P1agL TIL that In 1940 Golf was still being played at the Richmond, England, golf course while the Luftwaffe dropped bombs on it.
woLg1 TIL that "Old Book Smell" is caused by lignin — a compound in wood-based paper — when it breaks down over time, it emits a faint vanilla scent.
MeYKa TIL The Autobahn in Germany isn't just one special road, it refers to ALL major highways in Germany. All highways in Germany have sections without a speed limit!
J1RJ4 TIL That Henry VIII’s Foot Combat Armour was studied to help develop space suits.