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TIL of the sport known as Motorcycle Chariot Racing

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R7Ry9 TIL The Mongols attempted to conquer Japan twice in 1274 and 1281. Both times they were thwarted by tyhoons which were given the name of 'Kamikaze' meaning 'Divine Wind'
E1Ard TIL that although Japan was allied with Nazi Germany and Italy during World War II, they secretly supported Poland, going as far as helping Poland evacuate a gold reserve from German-occupied territory and sheltering Polish Jews fleeing the occupation, even after Poland declared war on them in 1941.
WEDA TIL there is a religion called “Dudeism” and it is based on “The Big Lebowski” movie. You can become an ordained dudeist priest for free. The church is called “The Church of the Ladder-Day Dude”.
KYMva TIL about Matthew Slater. A WR for the New England Patriots who made the Pro Bowl 10x despite only recording one career reception.
81mX TIL Locks of Love charges patients and their families for their services.