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TIL a man bitten by a poisonous coral snake killed the reptile by biting off its head then used its skin as a tourniquet

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OG0Ae TIL that due to exacting health and safety standards, Japanese eggs can frequently be eaten raw which is a staple of Japanese cuisine.