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TIL of the Tigernado, a tornado in Oklahoma which released tigers from a local wildlife sanctuary

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p8ZbO TIL about Aimo Koivunen, who overdosed on methamphetamine in WW2 while evading Soviet forces and ended up skiing 100km during the night losing his squad, ammunition and food supplies
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PMPg TIL that the reigning boxing Heavy Weight Champion of the World is also a PhD and an MP in his native Ukraine.
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x6pGo TIL Peru has a specially built prison to house former presidents. The prison has a capacity for 2 at any one time and has housed 4 former presidents. ‘cells’ have modern amenities including a small outdoor terrace and kitchen.