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TIL about Matthias Schlitte, who used his genetic disorder to his advantage to be crowned world champion in the 70-kilogram class in 2022.

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D10GP TIL of “The Milk”. In 1994, a student at MIT bought a carton of milk but forgot to use it, and rediscovered it 10 months later. Instead of binning it he threw a ‘birthday’ for it. A cult following developed for this legendary expired dairy product. In 2015 it celebrated its 21st birthday.
5YJOR TIL that Maria Von Trapp, whose memoir inspired “The Sound of Music” and who made a cameo appearance in the film, was not invited to the premiere. Von Trapp later inquired why and producers told her, “There were no seats left,” without apology.
YpRev TIL in 2013, Guinness World Records named 'Breaking Bad' the highest-rated TV series of all time, citing its season 5 Metacritic score of 99 out of 100.
rYj1 TIL It is impossible to pass gas silently if you remove the hair around your anus.
GYpg7 TIL in 1962, jousting was declared as the official state sport of Maryland.