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TIL Roman Gladiators rarely fought to the death or against animals and were considered celebrities of their time.

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LkeZ0 TIL that a 56-year-old grandmother's son had entered a competition to win a replica of a GTA Banshee on her behalf, making her the legal owner. She later sold it for $45k.
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