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The "Today I Learned" Thread • Page 19

Discussion in 'General Forum' started by Halitosis Jones, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. angrycandy

    I’m drama in these khaki towns Supporter

    TIL that from 1912 to 1948, artists could win medals in the Olympic Games. Competitions were held in five categories: painting, sculpture, literature, architecture, and music. The only rule was that the artwork had to be inspired by sport.
     
  2. aoftbsten

    Prestigious Supporter

    Wasn’t city planning part of the Olympics at some point too?
     
  3. angrycandy

    I’m drama in these khaki towns Supporter

    indeed it was
     
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  4. sam_might_say

    The intrusive whisper fascinates me

    TIL: The Seattle Mariners are the only MLB team that have never been in a World Series.

    Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have all been in a World Series but have yet to win one
     
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