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TIL that up to 80% of the USA's cash carries detectable amounts of cocaine

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LV4d TIL that in 1847, a doctor performed an amputation in 25 seconds, operating so quickly that he accidentally amputated his assistant’s fingers as well. Both later died of sepsis, and a spectator reportedly died of shock, resulting in the only known procedure with a 300% mortality rate.
4kdeX TIL that Calcio Fiorentino, an early form of football from Italy that is still played today, starts with the teams engaging in mixed martial arts to force opponents into submission before trying to score a goal.
GYrDj TIL Sydney, Australia has an annual duck fashion show :)
Bbrb TIL Our knowledge of Cyanide’s taste comes from one man’s suicide note.
jNx6p TIL that King Herod of Judea (73/74 BCE – 4 BCE) desired a certain maiden and she killed herself to avoid marrying him. He later went on to preserve her body in honey for 7 years amid rumours of necrophilia.