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TIL of a man who went on a year-long gambling binge at Caesar’s Palace. He ultimately lost nearly $127 million, which accounted for 5.6% of the casino group’s yearly gambling revenue.

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LQ60m TIL some states have "Dead red" laws, which, if you're on a motorcycle or moped that is too light or not large enough to trip the sensor that changes the light from red to green, you're legally allowed to run the red light after waiting a reasonable amount of time.
eePn TIL the kid who plays Luke on Modern Family graduated high school at 13 and is a member of Mensa
M7bxV TIL : if your mouth gets itchy when eating certain fruits or vegetables, you may have Oral Allergy Syndrome
n1g7 TIL the term “groggy” comes from either the British or American Navy. These sailors drank Grog, which was a mix of rum, water, and citrus juice, which was used to fight scurvy. Someone who is dazed or sleepy might feel as if they have had too much grog, making them “groggy.”
Ad5w TIL That Samuel Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants.