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TIL that Rob Thomas of Matchbox fame 20 had a rough upbringing and experimented with drugs. During one acid trip he decided to play with dry ice and his hands were burned so badly doctors initially thought they would require amputation.

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Z8Jao TIL one traveller from China bought a first class ticket which came with access to a VIP lounge that had free food. He enjoyed 300 free meals by reschduling 300 times in a year. When investigated, he canceled the ticket and got a full refund.
OoyKY TIL: At the age of 7 and 8, future Argentinian serial killer Cayetano Godino was caught by police beating small children, but he was released and sent home due to his age. However, at age 10, his parents reported him to the police for masturbation, and he was jailed for 2 months for masturbating.
m1mwx TIL - Dogs use the Earth’s magnetic field when they’re relieving themselves. Not only that, but canines choose to do so in a north-south axis.
E1pVP TIL that Hugh Hefner hated porn, so much so that if he found out you (a Playboy model) stripped, or did porn, or did escorting on the side, you were banned for life from working for Playboy
oBAn7 TIL that According to a 1956 circular, it is forbidden to give written homework to primary school pupils in France. Children are supposed to do their homework in class and not at home. However, it is still possible to ask them to learn a lesson, read or do research. (Not applied in practice)