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TIL that journalists in the UK learn a form of shorthand known as Teeline. It allows people to take notes at over 150 WPM

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rymy TIL the first time “Instant Replay” was used was in the 1960 winter olympics. In the men’s slalom event, officials who were unsure if a skier had missed a gate asked CBS if they could review tape of the event. This request gave CBS the idea for what is now known as instant replay.
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