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TIL: In 1567, Hans Steininger, an Austrian politician known for his long flowing beard said to be seven feet long, died by tripping over his beard. After his death, the townspeople built him a statue and preserved his beard in glass. It is now in the District Museum Herzogsburg.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_126a8t9 on March 30, 2023 at 3:37 AM in todayilearned

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TIL: In 1962, a 10 year old found a radioactive capsule and took it home in his pocket and left it in a kitchen cabinet. He died 38 days later, his pregnant mom died 3 months after that, then his 2 year old sister a month later. The father survived, and only then did authorities found out why.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_10qplxm on February 1, 2023 at 9:53 AM in todayilearned

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TIL: In 2012, Canadian Justin Williams assaulted and stabbed his neighbor for coming over tell him to stop yelling over a video game (World of Warcraft), he replied "it's not a game, it's my life" then grabbed and stabbed his neighbor. The neighbor lived, but now has a scar in his chest.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_10iizja on January 22, 2023 at 12:51 PM in todayilearned

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TIL: Marquis De Sade, was a famous French writer, politician and playwright known for his libertine ideas on sexuality. He was so deviant, he was in and out of jail for 32 years of his life. He wrote immoral erotica and advocated for free state funded brothels claiming it would reduce crime.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_101d1mw on January 2, 2023 at 1:49 PM in todayilearned

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TIL: In 2019, Konami added a new official rule to Yu Gi Oh tournaments, the Hygiene clause where you would be disqualified if you smell bad or wear dirty clothing as it produces an "unpleasant" playing environment. The response was generally positive.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_100bu5q on January 1, 2023 at 4:30 AM in todayilearned

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TIL: Jesse Livermoore pioneered day trading. His shorts for the 1906 SF earthquake and the 1929 crash are considered legendary. He grew up poor, but at 14 worked as a board boy at a stock firm and started gambling. He would consistently become rich or bankrupt, and he died with millions in debt.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_10h7n0z on January 20, 2023 at 8:44 PM in todayilearned

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TIL: Zhu Youcheng is the only emperor in Chinese history, to be married to one wife and remain faithful to her, having no concubines. He was a hardworking emperor, lowering taxes, reducing spending, and demonstrating tolerance for Muslims. His son, however, had a haram so large, some starved.

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Submitted by Flares117 t3_zyyxk1 on December 30, 2022 at 12:03 PM in todayilearned

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