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TIL There is a tradition in the US submarine fleet where the cribbage board of Richard O’Kane, one of the most famous US submarine commanders of WWII, is handed down to each oldest fast-attack submarine in the Pacific Fleet.

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MwWb TIL medical patients in the US can speak an average of 12 seconds before being interrupted by a resident of the office. Also, ptients are only able to complete 1 out of every 4 statements uninterrupted.
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