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TIL that the CIA knew Soviet citizens had a better diet than American citizens

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Y77Gd TIL Based on the data from modern hunter-gatherer populations, it is estimated that at 15, life expectancy was an additional 39 years (total 54), with a 60% probability of reaching 15
AD467 TIL Einstein didn’t fail math as a child. By the age of 15, he had mastered differential and integral calculus.
N7p06 TIL When Micheal Jordan signed his first professional contract it came with a unique clause allowing participation in competitive off-season pickup games. Specifically, this clause allowed for Jordan's "Love of the game" (a desire to play anywhere, anytime), regardless of potential liability.
W7OQ8 TIL The Replacement movie was based on the 1987 Washington Redskins replacement/scab players. They played for 3 games and won all 3. The Redskins won the Superbowl that year but the replacement players never received the rings till 30 years later.
xV5Qg TIL in 2009 the rapper Coolio attempted to stage dive, but nobody in the crowd caught him. Instead, they beat him up and stole his shoes and jewellery.