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TIL: China has a National Pole Dancing Team

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9mJB TIL that, in the NHL, if a team’s starting and backup goalie are injured during a game, rule 5.3 allows almost anybody to suit up in net as a replacement (including from the crowd). Examples have included a team video producer and an embroidery shop owner (who dressed but did not play).
NXb8Q TIL it can rain diamonds in Uranus and Neptune
J1QOQ TIL about the Derg, a Communist revolutionary group in Ethiopia responsible for abolishing the monarchy. The Derg are also responsible for wide spread famine during the 80s that started Live Aid (which fell into controversy as some of the NGOs were funneling money to Derg programs)
Qygk TIL that in 1952 North Korea once held an “Inter Camp Olympics” for P.O.Ws as a publicity stunt, with some 500 prisoners taking part in events like American Football and Basketball.
JYwWk TIL Within 48 hours of quitting smoking, your senses of smell and taste begin to return to normal.