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TIL some doctors in China get paid when you’re healthy but don’t get paid when you’re sick (because it’s their fault for not keeping you healthy)

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XEV9j TIL of the Giantess of Nova Scotia, Anna Bates, who was 7 foot 11 inches (2.4m) tall. She joined a traveling circus and met her husband, Martin Bates, who stood 7ft 7.5in (2.3m) and together they had a 23lb 9oz baby, the largest ever recorded.
yrRV TIL that play testers for the original Super Mario Brothers found the Koopa Troopa enemies too difficult. Nintendo added in simpler enemies at the very end of production, just to teach players how to beat enemies. They were Goombas, and became the most recognizable enemy in the Mario franchise.
6EaDX TIL that a man sued Warner Bros after he was injured while fainting during a screening of The Exorcist. He claimed that the film contained subliminal messages that caused his fainting spell. When he lost consciousness, his face hit one of the seats, breaking his jaw. They settled out of court.
yQjX8 TIL of the Humongous Fungus, which is currently the oldest known and largest living organism on the planet. It is the biggest mushroom in the world. It covers nearly 2400 acres of forest in Oregon and is believed to be anywhere from 2,400 years – 8,650 years old
vPLe7 TIL That Christmas Tree Tinsel was originally made from Sliver, but because sliver tarnishes quickly, many people decorated their trees with Lead Tinsel. This practice continued into the 1960s.