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TIL about OCD vs. OPCD. If you think you're overly neat friend is OCD, chances are they're actually OCPD.

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X0rPR TIL that boxer Lennox Lewis was behind on points to opponent Vitali Klitschko’s, until landing a punch that forced the fight to end on injury (despite Vitali wanting to continue). Lewis the winner, would then retire from boxing, whilst Vitali continually demanded a rematch over the years.
rNYy1 TIL Armie Hammer's great grandfather Armand Hammer tried to buy Arm & Hammer because was tired of being asked about it
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