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TIL: gliders were used to carry troops in WW2

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VKe0 TIL the documents that “proved” Iraq sought nuclear weapons in 2002 are known forgeries, and the forger has never been caught.
kOW7 TIL there was a reality show in 2004 that had contestants stay awake for a week, and were punished if they closed their eyes for more than 10 seconds.
QN0XM TIL it was revealed who forgot to flush in the infamous 'Disgustang' video. The younger sister made a followup video to admit to it in 2014, but it did not surface until 2019.
eMGg TIL in China you can pay someone to take your place during court trials and in jail, this is known as “Ding zui” and the Chinese govt censors information about it online
E1N5V TIL When making Rocky IV, Stallone told Lundgren to actually hit him and it put Stallone in the hospital for 9 days