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TIL tug-of-war is a competitive sport

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a88A TIL the “Betty Boop” cartoon character was the subject of a lawsuit by the popular singer Helen Kane, who claimed her singing style had been ripped off. In court, however, it was proven that Kane had herself stolen the style from the African American singer Baby Esther.
5YNwn TIL during WW2 after the Nazis had taken over France, Churchill made the decision to attack the French naval fleet rather than let it fall into enemy hands. The bombardment killed nearly 2,000 men. France then severed all diplomatic relations with the UK and even mounted several retaliation attacks.
78EWX TIL that in 2018, the town of Mayo, Florida changed its name to Miracle Whip
eBbJ TIL Leonardo da Vinci made plans for a clockwork three-wheeled vehicle in 1478, in 2004 it was recreated based on his designs and it worked.
M71kB TIL that only three soccer teams competed at the 1904 Olympics: the Canadian team of Galt F.C. won the gold, two teams from the USA (Christian Brothers College and St. Rose Parish) won the silver and bronze medals.