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TIL The conviction rate of Palestinians in Israeli military courts is 99.74%. Of the 9,542 cases, only 25 were fully acquitted (2011, source: Haaretz, Israeli newspaper).

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yVWrv TIL The current water speed record for the fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle was achieved 46 years ago and is considered one of the sporting world's most hazardous competitions.
6Eaol TIL The band Chumbawamba, best known for their 1997 "hit" "Tubthumping", formed in 1982 and had a long and unremarkable career prior to the release of what would become known as their greatest song.
KYDm4 TIL In 2014, Swiss Air Force could not intercept a hijacked airplane because the incident happened outside their working hours