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OojV6 TIL that gamblers in the old west were rarely playing poker, despite representations in films, games and other media. A card game called "faro" was the most popular form of gambling in the US until the early 1900's.
8aplP TIL When Robin Williams auditioned for the role of Mork on 'Mork and Mindy', he was asked to take a seat. Williams responded by sitting on his head, upside down in the chair. He was hired on the spot because, 'He was the only alien to audition' for the part.
pmQZ TIL that on Oct 28, 2013 wind power not only provided 100% of Denmark’s power but that at 2:00AM Denmark wind was producing 122% of the countries energy needs
6EDKm TIL That Muay Thai fighters would deaden the nerves in their shins, and train so that their shins would be rock hard with no feelings while fighting.
GYKvG TIL Rick Allen, the drummer from Def Leppard, lost an arm in a car accident in 1984. He thought he would never play again until a friend noticed him tapping his foot while listening to music and offered to develop a specially designed electronic foot pedal. He returned to the band in 1986.