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mxBp TIL that before 1774 in England it was possible to take out life insurance on a complete stranger, go kill them, and collect.
NXQg6 TIL American Civil War-era politician Clement Vallandigham died trying to defend a man accused of murder in a bar, who claimed he had accidentally discharged a pistol. Vallandigham attempted to demonstrate what happened... and accidentally shot himself with the pistol.
WxaY TIL Cliff Young, 61 year old Australian farmer took part in world’s toughest ultramarathon (875km from Sydney to Melbourne). He won by almost 2 days, because unlike other runners he didn’t stop to sleep.
b99Y9 TIL in 1985 a drunk student hijacked a Boeing in Trondheim, Norway demanding to talk to the prime minister. He later surrendered in exchange of more beer.
J9yj TIL one man’s genes from 4000-6000 years ago contributes to approximately 50% of the male population in 11 European countries.