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TIL there is a thunderstorm named Hector that appears every 6 months in the same exact spot.

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LQx6p TIL that Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is an annual race where participants chase a rolling cheese down a steep 200-yard hill. Falls are common and can cause serious injuries, but people eagerly compete, making it a thrilling yet risky event.
Z859p TIL Princess Anne of Kiev became the Queen of France in 1051 A.C.. By naming her first son and future King of France Philip, she is credited with introducing this Greek name (Philippos, from Philos and hippos, meaning "loves horses") to royal families of Western Europe
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VBX7Z TIL in many New England States, it's illegal to demolish a stone wall.