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6ElAY TIL The term 'Slapstick' arises from a device developed for use in a physical comedy style in 16th-century Italy. The "slap stick" consists of two thin slats of wood, which make a "slap" when striking another actor.
Wk0Vo TIL of Lydia Angiyou, a Canadian mother who in 2006 defended her 7 year old son and his friends from a Polar Bear attack by single-handedly fighting off the bear until a hunter could arrive. A rare example of life or death "Hysterical Strength". She survived and later received the Medal of Bravery.
dD6jQ TIL that Eminem collaborated with a pornographic actress Lisa Ann. The song is called We Made You.
D1KGV TIL that some commuters in Rome can now exchange plastic bottles for metro and bus tickets. The scheme started in 3 stations. One month after launching, 100,000 bottles had been exchanged.
R7ww6 TIL A Killer Whale learned to mimic human words such as 'Hello' and 'Bye Bye.' The first of its kind to copy human speech. Whales and Dolphins are among the few animals other than humans which can learn to produce sound simply by hearing them.