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TIL of the worst crash in motor sports history at the 1955 Le Mans race. A car broke apart and flew into the stands, with its hood decapitating spectators like a guillotine. In the aftermath, varying reports claim 65-120 were killed. The link contains graphic content.

pd5b TIL Sean Connery placed 3rd in the Mr Universe competition over 60 years ago.
JYO4Q TIL some dude made a Furby organ out of old Furby toys.
XeVP TIL lobsters have teeth in their stomach
bA1p TIL Since 2014, owning a dog in Iran is illegal. If caught owning a dog, violators are subject to 74 lashes
J7Vk TIL the letter ‘Q’ was illegal in Turkey until last month