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TIL cars at the turn of the 20th century were more aerodynamic in reverse. They were also called horseless carriages

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Bra6K TIL at the first Olympic marathon, the stopwatch from the start of the race had to be carried by bicycle all the way to the finish line before the first runners arrived.
V4pp TIL Mel Gibson was mugged before an audition. His bruises and black eyes led to him getting the main role in Mad Max.
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pY9vb TIL the UK has been rabies-free since the beginning of the 20th century.