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TIL a Turkish Soldier Carried a Wounded Anzac Enemy to Safety During Gallipoli and After the Battle of Gallipoli, a deep bond was established between the Turks and the Anzacs.

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0wEOL TIL the expression "Oh the humanity!!" is a quote from the news reporter Herbert Morrison while describing the Hindenburg disaster in real time.
W79nY TIL that San Marino used to be the only communist republic west of the Iron Curtain until a "coup d'état" from the Christian Democratic Party ousted the communists and socialists from ruling the country. The new government was immediately recognised by France, United States and Italy.
10QV TIL that Great White sharks can live up to 70 years in the wild.
9YXAr TIL that in 2012, an Indian nurse looking after the Duchess of Cambridge was prank called by an Australian radio station pretending to be the Queen. This led to her revealing confidential information which was then broadcast on the radio. 3 days later, she committed suicide by hanging.
oxyY TIL an NFL player took a shit on a sideline without anyone noticing. For this accomplishment, Bill Belichick gave him the game ball.