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TIL from 1900-1920, tug of war used to be included in the track and field athletics program of Olympic sport.

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j5XN TIL RollerCoaster Tycoon was originally created by Chris Sawyer as an excuse to visit theme parks and “research” roller coasters.
avYA TIL blowing air into woman’s vagina while she is pregnant can be potentially fatal.
5Yebr TIL of Anneliese Michel who went through 67 exorcism sessions; one or two each week, lasting up to four hours, were performed over about ten months in 75–76. Later investigation determined that she was malnourished & dehydrated; her parents & the priests responsible were charged with homicide.
nWvBd TIL that a court reporter must type around 200 WPM on a stenograph to become certified. In comparison, the average WPM on a standard keyboard is around 40.
R70Za TIL Crocodiles can jump vertically. The propelling of their tail is strong enough to launch their whole body out of the water.