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TIL King Tut of Egypt was mummified with erect penis

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aWKL TIL that USMC Scout Sniper training includes having to move within 200 yards of an observation post and shoot at it twice without being spotted, the second shot with an indicator within 10 yards of the sniper. To pass the course you have to remain unseen at least twice.
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