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TIL of Valentin Dikul. At 16, doctor's told him his legs won't work after sustaining a back injury. He taught himself rehabilitation, became a circus performer, and is now the head of rehab of MSK diseases in Russia. He is known for juggling his famous 80kg kettlebell

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