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TIL the Rolex brand became widely known after a woman swam across the english channel wearing one in 1927. After the 15 hour swim the Rolex Oyster she had worn was still working perfectly.

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BrDBe TIL: Children who have sensory processing issues and take part in “heavy work” activities (proprioceptive input) such as pushing, lifting, or carrying heavy objects, experience an increased ability to focus, improved motor skills, and decreased behavioral defensiveness.
LMBd TIL that not a single Witness Security Program participant who has correctly followed security guidelines has ever been harmed while in the federal witness-protection programme.
JYA94 TIL King Richard the Lionheart of England couldn't speak English and spent very little time in England.
wLgkP TIL that Satanists and the church of Satan do not believe in Satan as a being and are actually an atheist organisation, therefore do not worship any supernatural being, be it the devil or otherwise
JAGQ TIL the Santa Marie didn’t make to the U.S. because the crew partied too hard and all fell asleep. Only the cabin boy stayed awake to steer, but he crashed the ship into Haiti.