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TIL J.K Rowling invented Quidditch while in a pub.

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jNZ6E TIL of the "Counting Coup", a war act originated by American Indians by which warriors would sneak up on enemy combatants, touch them on their body, and silently leave without being detected or causing harm. Escaping unharmed was considered a great prestige, especially if risking death or capture
BgVjW TIL Jim Henson owned a green Kermit-eyed 1978 Lotus that some called the "Car-mit"
4X0vo TIL Anus is a populated place in Burgundy, France, within the commune of Fouronnes
e1jL TIL: Chris Hadfield (the first Canadian to walk in space and one time commander of the ISS) recorded the first music video in space. Before he handed over command of the ISS in May 2013, he paid tribute to David Bowie by recording his version of Space Oddity.