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TIL That the word “Handicapped” (also in my native language “Handikappad”) originates from “hand in cap” and was used in hazard games during the medieval times. It ment that players put money in a cap as apart of the game.

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N1ZQ TIL the cast/crew of Star Wars: A New Hope flew coach to England due to a low budget. Carrie Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, called George Lucas to complain about her daughter flying coach. Fisher took the phone from Lucas and said “Mother, I want to fly coach, will you fuck off?!” and hung up.
yQYZp TIL that the Maldives is the lowest lying country in the world with the highest elevation from sea level being 6 FEET.
QJ47E TIL about Nai Khanomtom, a Thai legend that was captured by the Burmese invading army. He fought and beat 10 people in a row without breaks to show the invading king how Muay Thai compared to Burmese boxing. The king set him free and offered him riches or two beautiful wives. He chose the wives.
VMvjk TIL Black Beans in Asian Cooking are not the same as the ones we buy in cans. They're actually fermented & salted Soybeans
X0Bkj Today I learned there was a man who had 160 lb testicles, was given free surgery to reduce/removed them, and died less than a year later of unrelated causes.