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TIL The fist bump originated in the US in the 1970s likely as an imitation of 2 boxers bumping gloves before a match. The first fist bump recorded in Australia was in 1990 between two opening batsmen, Mick Tyler and Bob Minney. From there it spread world wide and became popular among all athletes.

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9YQ07 TIL Anthony Hopkins is renowned for his preparation of roles, sometimes going over his lines 200 times. In Spielberg's Amistad, he memorised an entire 7 page courtroom speech and delivered it in one go. Because of this, Spielberg insisted on calling him Sir Anthony instead of Tony out of respect
JYApl TIL during 2005 in Glendale, CA a suicidal man parked his car in front of a commuter train. The train derailed and collided with two additional trains resulting in over a 100 casualties. The man survived and was sentenced to life without parole.
69DBY TIL that Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, had no middle name. His middle initial “S” was not short for anything, but was chosen to honor both of his grandfathers, Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young.
DRxY TIL that Florida Newscaster and TV personality Christine Chubbuck killed herself with a pistol on live TV. Her last words: “And now, in keeping with Channel 40’s policy of always bringing you the latest in blood and guts, in living color, you’re about to see another first - an attempted suicide.”
EXew TIL that in ancient Greece having a second toe that is longer than the big toe was considered a standard of beauty. This condition, today known as Greek Foot, is depicted in many famous statues, such as Michelangelo’s David and the Statue of Liberty.