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TIL that Dr. Oz is the recipient of MULTIPLE Pigasus Awards - an award given to parapsychological, paranormal or psychic frauds

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BwQD TIL Michael Caine served in the infantry during the Korean War. When he was asked about it all he’ll say is he proved to himself he wasn’t a coward.
N7Vp1 TIL that Carmel, IN has replaced almost all of their traffic lights by roundabouts. This led to an estimated 40% decrease in all accidents and 90% in fatal ones, saving $180,000 because of lower maintenance cost and several thousands of gallons of gas per roundabout per year
D1BDJ TIL chief justice John Marshall and his fellow justices enjoyed Madeira wine, but set a rule that they would only drink on rainy days. When Marshall was told it was a sunny day, he said, 'this is a large area we have jurisdiction over, I'm sure it's raining somewhere.'
Me0na TIL of Cliff Young, a 61-year-old farmer who won a 875-km ultramarathon wearing only farm boots and pants, and broke the previous record by two days.
p8XON TIL that the National Art Museum Of Ukraine recreated a "Sleeping Beauty" live exhibit inviting men to awaken beauties with a kiss. Five women were selected to perform "sleeping", having agreed to a very binding clause to marry the men if they opened their eyes while being kissed.