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TIL the chainsaw was originally invented in the 18th century to assist with childbirth.

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W7EYo TIL: To this very day there is a 'cargo cult' on Tanna island in the Republic of Vanuatu that believes that an American named John Frum will return one day and reward the faithful with prosperity and riches.
vPVGR TIL about Porphyrios, a giant whale who used to harass and destroy Byzantine ships near Constantinople during VI century. Active for more than 50 years, nobody managed to catch him, not even emperor Justinian I.
Lxbr TIL the record for the biggest gang bang ever is held by Lisa Sparks who had sex with 919 men.
R7RQQ TIL Bulgarians refer to bucket hats as "idiotka", idiot hats
rN5eM TIL the song ‘Good Hearted Woman’ by Waylon Jennings (and Willie Nelson) was written from an article headline about Tina Turner and her troubled relationship with Ike Turner. Tina went on to record a cover version of the song in 1988.