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TIL bioluminescent sharks exist

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dDwer TIL of "The Twinkie Defense" in the trial of Dan White, who shot Harvey Milk.The Defense claimed that White had suffered "diminished capacity" as a result of depression, a symptom from a change in diet to junk food. White was convicted of "Voluntary Manslaughter" rather than "First-Degree Murder"
NNlb TIL that Mitsubishi’s total revenue is about 10% of Japan’s GDP
JYJ8j TIL that Queen Elizabeth has two birthdays: her actual date of birth and her "official" birthday. On her official birthday she is joined by members of the royal family for the Trooping the Colour parade. Btw, Happy actual 94th Birthday to the Queen today!
N7WKQ TIL Dogs can wear braces on their teeth. Wesley is a six-month-old Golden Retriever, who wasn’t able to fully close his mouth and chew well was fitted with braces by, Dr. James Moore AKA "The Doggie Dentist." As with people, dental problems for dogs can lead to other, more serious health issues.
W769 TIL just how historically inaccurate Braveheart actually was. Prince Edward II (by then the king) didn’t marry Isabella of France until 3 years after William Wallace was hung, drawn, and quartered. She was 13 years old.