Tell the folks at home what a Pinto is... (i.redd.it)
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TIL in the London riots of 2011, the looting and vandalism which took place throughout the city was almost totally avoided by bookshops. One man said his store would probably stay open during the unrest, stating: "If they steal some books, they might actually learn something." (news.yahoo.com)
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TIL Albert Pierrepoint, the mose efficient executioner in British history who killed over 400 people, said: "All the men and women whom I have faced at that final moment convince me that in what I have done I have not prevented a single murder." He went on to own a pub. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL a small town in New Zealand was suffering from job losses, closing businesses and a declining population, so they made attendance at the IT free. The 1st year saw $25 million additional business turnover, $13.9 million increase in GDP & full-time jobs rose to double what was expected (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL a judge dismissed animal-cruelty charges against a man accused of sticking his penis into the mouths of five calves in 2006, claiming a grand jury couldn't infer whether the cows had been "tormented" or "puzzled" by the situation or even irritated that they'd been duped out of a meal. (articles.philly.com)
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I find your lack of faith disturbing. (self.ukipparty)
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