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TIL that according to Marco Polo’s writings, Ghenghis Khan died from an injury caused by an arrow to the knee.

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loaJ1 Today I learned I have trypophobia. It turns out it's very common. I always just thought I was weird.
4kmMX TIL Charles Osborne, born in Iowa in 1894, led a quiet life until 1922 when he suffered an accident. This incident triggered constant hiccups that persisted for 68 years, making Osborne a famous figure and landing him in the Guinness Book of World Records.
5VoPD TIL that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) receives approximately $1.2 billion annually from the federal government, funded by Canadian taxpayers. This accounts for about 70% of its total budget.
d8GVd TIL Deals Gap, North Carolina's "Tail of the Dragon," a popular mountain pass, famous for its 318 curves in 11 miles. Approximately 37 traffic fatalities were recorded on this stretch of road from 2000 to 2017.
n1rd TIL: Shuttlecocks, the projectiles used in Badminton, are made from feathers taken from only the left wing of a bird; this ensures they rotate counter-clockwise.