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TIL that at least two people have tested the idea that 10,000 hours of practice is needed to master a skill by quitting their jobs to become professional sportsmen. Both have done quite well so far.

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lo8GN TIL that "&" is called "ampersand" because of a mistake. "&" was in the alphabet after Z and the entire alphabet was recited as "X, Y, Z and per se &". Because people said it quickly, "ampersand" was born.
d8AAK TIL that in 1969, the University of Washington broke up a student protest by having some farmers "accidentally" release angry bees.
vPpa8 TIL Hermann Görner, a legendary German strongman, still holds the record for the heaviest right-hand deadlift, lifting 301 kg (664 lb) in 1920, a feat recognized by Guinness World Records.
ny9P TIL that when the African Grey parrot N'kisi first met Jane Goodall, he recognized her from a photograph and asked “Got a chimp?” It is claimed that this was a possible display of a sense of humor.
xV0bo TIL in most American universities, the only truly profitable sport is American football while men's basketball is somewhat profitable in some schools. All other sports generally lose money.