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TIL that synchronized swimmers have an unusually high rate of concussions for athletes, basically as a result of kicking each other in the head.

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mxl0v TIL that the original lyrics in Little Richard’s song “Tutti Frutti” were changed from “Tutti Frutti, Loose Booty” to “Tutti Frutti, aw rooty” because the term “Loose booty” was considered too scandalous.
4Kvw TIL the descendants of Aztec Emperor Montezuma were recognized as nobility by European nations, moved to Spain, rose through the ranks of the Spanish aristocracy and today hold the highest title of Duke of Moctezuma
Yr9x TIL Chairman Mao told the Japanese PM in 1972 not to apologise for what Japan did in WW2 because they destroyed the Nationalists and helped them come to power.
vPLLR TIL that migratory birds may use quantum mechanics to navigate via magnetic fields
XRxR TIL that a former mayor of Toledo once suggested selling houses near the airport to deaf people.