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GYPgj TIL There Is An Ancient Form Of Irish Martial Arts Called "Bataireacht" That Practices Combat With Specially Processed, Extremely Durable Fighting Clubs/Walking Sticks Called "Shillelaghs".
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b6ELE TIL South Asians are genetically predisposed to higher rates of central body obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease