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TIL about Shackleton’s job posting – Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey

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EgVKX TIL about Matthias Schlitte who used his genetic disorder Klippel-Trénaunay-Weber Syndrome, an overgrowth of tissues and bones, to his advantage to be crowned arm wrestling world champion in the 70-kilogram class in 2022.
l7MdA TIL China built bootleg versions of many European cities, such as Paris (Tianducheng)
DQoOr TIL that after Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil caused a drunk driving crash, killing on person and causing two others serious injuries and brain damage, he was sentenced to just 30 days in jail and was granted parole after 15.
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5YkGR TIL Krusty the Clown from the Simpsons was originally intended to be Homer in disguise, which explains why they look so similar.