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TIL That the Average Lifespan of a Soldier in Stalingrad was 24 Hours

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X0ZgX TIL Emilio Estevez made his directorial debut with the 1986 film Wisdom, which made him the youngest person to ever write, direct, and star in, a single major motion picture.
P7Bg TIL that many ancient Egyptian Pharaohs were overweight and unhealthy, in contrast to their typical depiction. That was likely due to a sugary diet of alcohol, bread and honey.
OoM41 TIL that tigers grow to be 150 times their birth weight by the time they’re adults compared to about 15 times for (most healthy) humans.