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TIL of the Barkley Marathons, a race so intense and difficult that only 14 people have finished it since its inception in 1986.

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X0kX6 TIL that some Greco-Romans 2000 years ago may have created bread in the shape of a phallus for self-stimulation purposes, which is commonly referred to as a 'bread dildo' in modern times.
X6lR TIL-The Declaration of Independence spent World War II in Fort Knox placed in a box and sealed with lead.
6Emel TIL that Argentina had the world's highest GDP per capita in the 1890's and was in the top fifteen wealthiest economies till the 1950's
wM7M TIL that the Vikings were considered overly concerned with cleanliness for bathing once a week.
9Ymkm TIL an art dealer’s estate included a collage involving a stuffed golden eagle. The IRS valued the work at $65 million, however, the estate argued it was worth $0 as its illegal to sell eagles. As neither party could sell the art, the dispute was settled by donating it to a museum.