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TIL in 2014 original "Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry fended off an attacker with a bull whip while dressed as Catwoman at San Diego Comic Con

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OGyAY TIL 1 month is NOT equal to 4 weeks
VXkD TIL Masturbation reduces risk of testicles cancer.
KbBR TIL that in an episode of Seinfeld, Elaine tries to get her boyfriend to change his name, as it was the same as famous serial killer, Joel Rifkin. Elaine suggests he change his name to “OJ” after OJ Simpson. 7 months after the episode aired, OJ was put on trial for double murder.
7rd1x TIL Marius was a famous Roman general, but during a civil war he refused to leave his fortification. An enemy general said, "So if you are such a great general, Marius, why not come down and fight it out?" Marius replied, "Well, if you think you are any good a general, why don't you try to make me?"
Zpx0Q TIL that during war, buildings of cultural significance like museums or churches can be protected by placing a blue shield symbol which is internationally recognised.