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TIL that “Tory”, the common term for a member of the British conservative party, is derived from the Irish word “tóraí”, meaning outlaw, criminal

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VM86B TIL Liquid breathing (as seen in The Abyss) is an actual thing that exists and is done in various forms. All be it a bit more complex.
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d88OQ Screeeeeeeech!
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