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TIL In 1990 Muhammad Ali went to Iraq and negotiated the release 15 United States civilians being held captive by meeting personally with Saddam Hussein

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8o6Z TIL Hugh Hefner saved the iconic ‘HOLLYWOOD’ sign by donating $900k to buy the land before being bought by mansion developers.
7r1YO TIL Saudi Arabia's grand mufti has ruled that chess is forbidden in Islam, saying it encourages gambling and is a waste of time.
mxrbE TIL the Tahitian Football League awards 1 point for a defeat, as according to the Tahiti Football President Charles Ariitoma "we don't want anyone to be sad."
kO84B TIL Doping Cyclists in the early 90s at the Tour De France used so much EPOs that they had to exercise throughout the night to Prevent Heart Attacks in their sleep
rRJd0 TIL Monowi already has one claim to fame – it’s officially the smallest town in America. It has just one resident – 80something Elsie Eiler, who acts as the mayor, librarian, town clerk, and bartender.