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TIL the word "robot" was coined for a 1920 Czech play about a robot rebellion (which ends poorly for the human race). The word comes from the Czech "robota" meaning "forced labor".

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vPjb7 Today I learned the largest weight lost ever is held by Khalid bin Mohsen Shaar, who lost a total of 1,195 pounds! Starting at 1,340 pounds (610kg) and ending at 150 pounds (68kg)! He’s listed as the 2nd heaviest human ever at his heaviest.
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4kLRJ TIL the dangers of PVC.