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TIL Pilots have a better return for the cost of their education than doctors or lawyers

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LQxl9 TIL that undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano’s punch was tested by Boxing Illustrated in 1963, and found to have more explosive energy than an armour piercing bullet.