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TIL of the "3.5% Rule" - Every civil disobedience campaign, in which 3.5% of the population participated, has succeeded

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XQjQ TIL a man created an armored bulldozer in secret, and used it to exact revenge on a town before killing himself. It cost the town $7M in damages
69WoQ TIL that the first ever International Sporting Event was a Cricket Match between USA and Canada, played in the year 1844. The match took place at the grounds of St. George’s Cricket Club in New York City. Canada team defeated USA by 23 runs.
dD8mE TIL that before Geronimo ever learned how to properly use a rifle, he would run at armed enemies in a zig-zag pattern until he was close enough to use his knife. He claimed that the mountain spirits spoke to him and said, "You will never die in battle, nor... by gun. I will guide your arrows.”
ygaM TIL that in 1968 Olympics, Kip Kieno was late for the 1500m final, because he was stuck in traffic. He ran 2 miles to make it to the event on time, and still won the gold. He was also suffering from Gallstones.
5OAR TIL Paramount Studios approved Jackass 3D after seeing test footage of Chris Pontius’ penis tethered to a remote-controlled helicopter