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TIL that FIFA referees typically run 6 to 8 miles per game. All while scrutinizing plays and communicating with players and other officials.

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dxZ TIL that the State of Washington was originally named Columbia, but, in order to prevent confusion with the District of Columbia, its name was changed to Washington
4XNdJ TIL that bioluminescence is believed to be the most common form of communication on earth.
wLW8E TIL John Gavin, who played Samuel Loomis in the 1960 film "Psycho", was unable to reprise his role in "Psycho II" after being appointed U.S. Ambassador to Mexico on June 5, 1981, by President Ronald Reagan. Thus, his character was made a widow of Lila Loomis (played by Vera Miles) in the sequel.
Z8Y7o TIL in 1919, having pitched 8⅔ innings in a game against the Athletics, Indians pitcher Ray Caldwell was struck by lightning. Despite being knocked unconscious, he refused to leave the game. He went on to record the final out for the complete-game win.
neEEW TIL The first thing ever bought and sold across the Internet was a bag of marijuana around 1971.