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TIL during the rise of Japan as a major economic power, seen as an economic threat to the US, anti-Japanese sentiment was so high that a Chinese American was beaten to death before his wedding on the assumption that he was Japanese. In 1987, US congressmen smashed Toshiba products on Capitol Hill

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GYQG4 TIL there is a "honeymoon phase" for people who acquire a new job that usually ends after the first year of employment. Happiness levels dip after the first year, and stress levels continue to rise and rise each year thereafter.
1xM8 TIL the real life Bernie Tiede (portrayed by Jack Black in the movie “Bernie”), who was given a life sentence for murdering his elderly companion, was released from prison this year and will be living with the director of the movie.
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