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TIL the CIA planned a false flag attack to justify war with Cuba but was rejected by JFK.

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KO0bE TIL that birds not only can see in Ultraviolet, but that their feathers have patterns which can only be seen in UV. This explains why the males and females of certain species may look the same to us, but in reality, are very different in eachother’s eyes.
QNGbE TIL Curtis Armstrong who played Booger in Revenge of the Nerds, also voiced Snot in American Dad.
gMEk9 TIL that the Republican Party accidentally sent out a fundraiser invitation to Easy-E, and he trolled everyone by donating and attending a luncheon at the White House with George HW Bush.
MermV TIL That Oscar the Grouch was originally orange in the 1st season of Sesame Street, his change to green in the second season was explained in show as the result of him visiting a swamp.
X0Ay6 TIL Giant pandas are strong with powerful jaws and teeth so few animals will risk attacking them. However, young giant pandas are more venerable and thus at risk from predators, including jackals, snow leopards, and yellow throated martens.