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9wxlp TIL: Petting baby seals can kill them. Pups are left on shore while their mom hunts. The mother will not return if humans (perceived as threatening) are surrounding the pup. The pup will starve without their mom.
ADV9B TIL: In May of 2012, a U.S. nuclear sub was damaged beyond repair by fire. Investigators eventually discovered that a sailor had set the fire to "get out of work early." He was sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay $400 million to replace the sub.
w9y1 TIL it’s a punishable crime in New Hampshire, the “Live Free or Die” state, to enjoy a beer on the beach.