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TIL India and USA were the only two contingents that did not salute Hitler during the opening ceremony of the 1936 Berlin games

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VBKbQ TIL a 2020 study found evidence that arrows fired from medieval longbows could cause injuries similar to modern gunshot wounds. One example is the analysis of a skull that revealed an arrow had left devastating entry and exit wounds that are similar to injuries caused by modern bullets.
5Y84n TIL the only country with no live chickens is Vatican City
E1jNV TIL that, before becoming a reknowned chef, Julia Child was a member of the OSS, which was the precursor to today's CIA. She had top secret clearance and led the development of a shark repellent. She wanted to be a field agent, but was precluded from doing so because she was 6' 2" tall.
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PYJxE TIL the Mario's Tanooki Suit Flight ability is inspired by Japanese Mythology where Tanukis are able to stretch their testicles to air glide