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Daily Facts (12 Oct 2026)

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Today's facts:

The modern can opener with a cutting wheel that rolls around the rim was invented by William Lyman in 1870.

Eric Moussambani gained fame for his performance in the 2000 Sydney Olympics despite swimming alone in the heats due to the disqualification of other competitors.

Sir Robert Walpole is recognized as Britain's first prime minister and maintained an unmatched level of political power for two decades through a mastery of detail and a focus on peace and efficient taxation.

Sulfuric acid, also known as "oil of vitriol," has a chemical formula of H2SO4 in H2O and is capable of causing severe burns to all body tissue upon contact.

Muay Thai fighters often begin training when they are 6-8 years old and may have as many as 120-150 fights before they are 24 years old.

The ThunderCats' powers are derived from the "Eye of Thundera," which is embedded in the hilt of the Sword of Omens.

"Puss Gets the Boot" is the first Tom and Jerry cartoon, released in 1940, where the cat is named "Jasper" and received an Oscar nomination.

New York City was established as the first capital of the United States from March 4, 1789, to August 12, 1790.

Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest Roman villas in Britain, discovered in 1864 by Victorian gamekeeper Thomas Margetts while digging for a ferret.