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TIL the record for most push-ups in one day is 46,001. The record was achieved by Charles Servizio at the age of 43 in 1993.

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ryr4 TIL Survivor’s “Eye Of The Tiger” was written at the request of actor Sylvester Stallone, who was unable to get permission for Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”.
GokE TIL there used to be an instrument called a hurdy-gurdy. Apparently, it was used for “medieval raves.”
9YWZG TIL: The Zimbabwean government complained that Chinese made condoms were too small.
Ypeed TIL that land mines have led to a positive development in the Falkland Islands by providing sanctuary for penguins who are not heavy enough to detonate them so they can breed safely without human intrusion.
6gPW TIL that Oberlin College offered a credited class in Super Smash Bros Melee.