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TIL Twelve female snipers of the Russian 3rd Shock Army have a combined kill count of 775 during World War II and it is estimated that in 1943 the Soviet Union had over 2000 female snipers in their military.

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W7GeX TIL that only the Gospel of Matthew claims Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Luke and John suggest he was possessed by Satan, while Mark gives no motive. Mark is also the only book to claim he committed suicide, with Acts suggesting he felt no remorse and died accidentally.
wJW8 TIL Ancient Greeks built a 7 mile wall from Athens to the port of Piraeus to guarantee safe passage to the sea
XQKr TIL the average male has 5 erections per night (while sleeping) and they last anywhere from 20-30 minutes.
JY46V TIL in 1964 an icy runway caused a taxiing B-58 bomber to flop over and topple onto its fuel tanks. This ignited 14,000 gallons of blended gasoline and kerosene and barbecued the bomber’s nuclear payload…including a 9-megaton bomb powerful enough to flash fry any exposed human within 20 miles.
7WZ7 TIL the Placebo Effect varies in strength depending on what color the capsules of the sugar pill are.