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TIL The most powerful punch in the animal kingdom belongs to the Mantis shrimp

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xVjyb TIL Earring Magic Ken was released in 1993. The re-designed Ken looked like a stereotypical gay man. Kitsch-minded gay men bought the doll in record numbers - making Earring Magic Ken the best-selling Ken model in Mattel's history
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rPw0 TIL: Ice worms are living creatures that melt if they get too warm.