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TIL that in 1970s, people in Cambodia were killed for being academics or for merely wearing eyeglasses.

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nelPo 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.
RZk4 TIL that not only did Roy Sullivan survive seven lightening strikes, but after he was struck the seventh time he fought off a bear by hitting it with a tree branch, making it the 21st time he hit a bear with a stick.
vRBK TIL There is a breed of sheep which lives on a beach and eats seaweed.
pY9Np TIL: There is a shipwreck in a cave not far from New Zealand that contains close to 5 Million USD of gold.
6EryJ TIL: The top 10% of American drinkers consume nearly 60% of all alcohol sold - averaging 74 drinks per week.