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TIL - A blind man shot better than two-thirds of his pistol marksmanship course, scored a 105/100 and earned his gun permit (concealed carry permit)

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d8EvE TIL when Israel got attacked during the Yom Kippur war, the fact it was a holiday likely helped rather than hindered their response. Since roadways were clear and most folks were together in synagogue, the military was able to better mobilize reserve forces more quickly.
QJmJM TIL a snap of the finger produces the highest rotational acceleration observed in humans
P1eQL TIL there are 50-150 murders of "witches" in Papua New Guinea each year. In 2004, some claimed witches had invisibility capes. This accusation coincided with a Harry Potter film reaching the island.
a8dWN TIL that the largest urban area by population outside of Asia is São Paulo, Brazil
v5xB TIL James Huberty went on a massacre in a McDonalds after waiting several hours for a mental health clinic to call him back. He killed 21 people, including children, before a police sniper was able to kill him. Upon leaving the house, his wife asked where he was going. He said “going hunting humans”