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TIL that in 2001, the Monkey-Man of Delhi was an unknown anomaly which was reported to be roaming Delhi in mid-2001. Some described it as covered in thick black hair with a metal helmet, metal claws, glowing red eyes and it wore roller-skates. The incident has been described as mass hysteria.

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