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TIL- Worldwide Males commit 95% of all homicides and makeup 79% of all homicide victims

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8evAa TIL that not only does the Mediterranean Sea have Great White sharks, but that historically they were some of the biggest every caught.
7rLb TIL The longest free-fall in history was 102,800 feet, done by Joseph Kittinger. He fell from outer-space, reaching a speed of 614 mph.
ZZv4 TIL that Mr. Bean Piloted an airplane after the pilot passed out. He saved the lives of all aboard. Did I mention he slapped the pilot awake?
GYd7g TIL of the tragedy of Love Canal, NY a town that was meant to be a dream community but was built on a toxic waste dump. The government ignored helping the families suffering from birth defects and health issues until a group of activist moms kidnapped 2 EPA officials for a few hours.
Gv04 TIL that not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.