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TIL: Long-term administration of ketamine induces erectile dysfunction

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6EWvY TIL about New Zealand's first tank, the Bob Semple tank. It used corrugated iron armor on a tractor base, with 6 machine guns as armament. After public ridicule, Bob Semple stood by his design, saying "I don’t see anyone else coming up with any better ideas."
D1gaj TIL bloodhounds are so adept at scent tracking that the results are admissible evidence in a court of law. One of the greatest sleuths in canine history was a Kentucky bloodhound called Nick Carter. His dogged persistence led to the capture and conviction of 600+ criminals throughout his career.
YAAv TIL many ethnic Koreans in Japan send their kids to North Korean-funded schools that teach allegiance to NK, despite their families having lived in Japan for generations. The Japanese government tolerates the schools’ existence. In past decades many ethnic Koreans emigrated to NK, unable to return.
o6Lo TIL Medieval MMA exists in Russia.
ylGv TIL that Tim Curry was originally casted to be the voice of the Joker. His voice was deemed too scary and lost the part to Mark Hamill.