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TIL Muhammad Ali fought in an early version of MMA

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LkxQ0 TIL of Pheasant Island in the Bidasoa River on the French-Spanish border. For over 350 years, the island has spent 6 months being a part of Spain and 6 months being a part of France.
l7oVK TIL that there are 600-700 cases of flesh-eating diseases diagnosed each year, and 25-30% result in death.
5YBZD TIL that Phosphorous is a major mineral nutrient and the global reserve would be depleted within the next 50 to 100 years
b9m6Q TIL Roman Emperor Commodus, fought in the gladiator arena, often against animals. He once fought 100 lions in a single day, He killed 3 elephants single handed and was so good with a bow, he could headshot an ostrich at full gallop.
NXOgQ TIL there's a hidden network of abandoned subway tunnels beneath New York City