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TIL of Eumastas, an ancient Greek who lifted a volcanic boulder weighing over 920 lbs (417 kg) off the ground. For perspective, the current world record for a raw deadlift is only about 20% higher, yet this feat was carved into the stone in the 6th century BC.

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