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TIL that chimps kill tortoises by thrusting a stick up the turtle’s ass. But they don’t eat them.

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E1Ldw TIL that Zhang Shangwu, a two-time gold medal gymnast at the Universiade, turned to stealing and begging in the streets after his competitive career ended with an injury.
9wJDD TIL that the Mary Celeste was found adrift with the crew and one life boat missing. Food, alcohol and personal items were undisturbed. The crew were never found.
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