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TIL the first e-commerce was a drugs deal in the early 1970s

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x4E1 TIL there is an native american people who developed a tradition of long-distance running up to 200 miles (320 km) in one session.
0w5X1 TIL Meatballs are not Italian dish, but an invention of American families. In fact, the only time you’ll find Spaghetti and Meatballs in Italy is if they are catering to American tourists.
8e6VL TIL of Japanese Olympic athlete Shizo Kanakuri (金栗 四三), who held the world record for the longest marathon run of 54 years, 8 months, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 20.3.seconds after collapsing during the race, returning home, and finishing it decades later in his 70s.
daVr TIL that in the Borat DVD release, choosing the Hebrew language option results in a warning screen reading “You have been trapped, Jew!” which warns the viewer not to change his shape and keep his claws where they can be seen.
4kAbg TIL that the Asian tiger snake is the only snake species that is both venomous and poisonous. Not only does it produce toxin for its bite, but it also stores poison it obtains from its toad prey in its skin