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TIL that Ancient Rome was mostly built without urban planning

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4kVKR TIL that the Water Speed Record is one of the world's most dangerous competitions. Of the thirteen people who have attempted it since 1930, seven have died. The record is 317.59 mph, set by Ken Warby in 1978.
kJgxB Today i learned that Dalmatian dog puppies are born completely white. Their spots develop as they grow, usually starting to appear after about 2–3 weeks
x6EK5 TIL Paul Rusesabagina, the protagonist of the film Hotel Rwanda (played by Don Cheadle) that protected 1200 people during the Rwandan Genocide, was arrested in 2020 on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Following international condemnation, he was released in 2023.
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