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6r18 TIL that in 2009 a notorious serial-marathon-cheater cheated so hard he ended up in front of the race’s pace-car.
wd0W TIL that cheesecake was a Greek invention and was served at the first Olympic Games
nWkvb TIL of Jonathan Wild. He was a underworld figure notable for operating on both sides of the law, posing as a vigilante entitled the Thief-Taker General. He simultaneously ran a significant criminal empire, and used his crimefighting role to remove rivals and launder the proceeds of his own crimes.
wLPEo TIL 47% of Millennials ages 18 to 29 have tattoos, 36% of Generation X'ers do too, but only 13% of Boomers are inked.
WkMpd TIL the blue star symbol on elevators is known as the Star of Life, and means that elevator is big enough to hold a stretcher