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TIL: Canadian journalist Craig Davidson injected illegal steroids over a 16 week period and wrote about his experiences. He loved his new body - but not the hideous side-effects..

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GYe8N TIL On The Beatles 1964 and 1965 tours of North America, the concerts would often end with Paul's wild vocal version of Little Richard's hit-song Long Tall Sally. Paul McCartney had played the song Long Tall Sally to impress John Lennon when the two met for the very first time
kOV51 TIL The Cullinan diamond, found in 1905, is the largest diamond ever discovered at 3,106 carat. A fake diamond was transported from South Africa to England via a guarded ship, while the real diamond was simply sent in the mail in a plain box.
dDYE7 TIL an embryo conceived in 1992 was thawed and resulted in the successful birth of twins 30 years later
b9gPQ TIL that Cougars have a rich social structure and even share kill with other cougars, who eventually return the favor.
lEeN TIL that wasabi has been researched as a fire alarm for the deaf. When tested, the subject woke up within 10 seconds of the vapor being sprayed in his room.