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TIL that during WWII damaged allied aircraft returning from bombing raids would purposely violate Swiss air space so that they would be interned in empty ski resorts rather than becoming prisoners of war

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wom6W TIL when Brian Lara broke the first-class cricket world record for highest individual score by scoring 501 runs, his sponsor, clothing company Joe Bloggs, was unable to release commemorative jeans because "501" was a Levi's trademark. They ended up making a "500 and One" series of t-shirts and caps.
Wkjr9 TIL of John Nixon, an 88-year-old former commando who attacked five robbers who were mugging a woman. He was stabbed in the hands and head after trying to disarm one of them. They fled afterwards, leaving empty handed. Nixon survived the encounter and recovered in hospital.
Ojea TIL of abortion doping, the practice of purposefully inducing pregnancy for athletic performance-enhancing benefits, then aborting the unwanted pregnancy.
jwMp TIL that Ringo Starr changed the lyrics of “With a Little Help From My Friends” because he feared audiences would throw tomatoes at him
LQY9p TIL that the newest steam locomotive was built and pressed into regular service in August 2021.