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TIL about Bir Tawil, the only place on Earth that is habitable and is not claimed by any recognised government

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69WgW TIL about John Smeaton, a former baggage handler at Glasgow Airport. He helped thwart the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack by kicking one of the attackers in the groin. He was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his actions.
d8PkZ TIL that the band Creed got sued by fans in 2003 because of how intoxicated the bands singer was during one of their concerts in the Chicago area
xVrAD til: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is the only group to work with 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Eazy-E, and Big Pun while they were still alive
gMDp7 TIL That to rescue a Royal Marine behind enemy lines, 4 Commandos strapped themselves to the outside of apache helicopters, enabling them to rush in and bring the Royal Marine back.
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