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TIL that the word ‘electrocute’ is only accurately used if the person dies (electro + execute). If the person survives, they weren’t electrocuted.

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aeeL TIL that Sammy Davis Jr. was an accomplished fast-draw shooter. Johnny Cash claimed that Davis could draw and fire a revolver in under a quarter of a second.
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VMYp0 TIL in 2007 about 300 University of Florida students marched to the steps of campus police headquarters the day following the infamous “don’t tase me bro” incident. 4 weeks later the university sponsored a panel to discuss appropriate police practices. 15 people attended and one signed up to comment
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