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TIL Major James Robertson of Australian Army once stole one of the only 20 German tanks from no man’s land, while being attacked by machine gun and mustard gas.

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JY5L1 TIL that thong bikinis are illegal in several places including Myrtle Beach. After popular acrobat Sam Panda was almost detained for wearing one on the beach I imagine the battle for the booty is about to begin.
DQ0Wg TIL that as a student growing up in Ukraine, Maryna Viazovska (right) fell in love with competitive math Olympiads. In high school, she fell just short of being able to represent Ukraine at the International Math Olympiad. In 2022, she won a Fields Medal.
ZpMgo TIL that gold medal winner Usain Bolt has three children whose names are Saint Leo, Olympia Lighting and Thunder.
6EJNZ TIL when a 400-year rare old Japanese bonsai tree was stolen, the bonsai master gave out instructions on how the thief could care for the plant so it doesn't die, as he felt it was his child.
Wkkwd TIL Nude hiking is not allowed in Appenzell, Switzerland. If caught, nude hikers can be fined for practicing "immoral habits".