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TIL- There exists blueprints for an Euthanasia roller coaster designed to humanly kill people.

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Zv8R TIL that in response to being booed by Brooklyn Dodger fans during a ballgame, future manager extraordinaire Casey Stengel came to the plate with a sparrow tucked beneath his cap. Turning to the crowd he tipped his cap and out flew the sparrow, effectively giving the crowd “the bird”.
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