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TIL that practicing magic is punishable by up to 5 years in prison in Israel

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aw8VJ TIL The Rarámuri people of northwestern Mexico are the world's finest endurance runners. Distances up to 435 miles (700km) without rest are on record, and running 200 miles (320km) or more is commonplace. They do this in rough mountainous terrain in sandals or completely barefoot.
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BE4D TIL there is a psychological disorder caused by disappointment from visiting Paris.