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TIL of Irelands only native reptile, the Common Lizard (Lacerta Vivipara)

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EGv7 TIL that in 1981, law enforcement swept in to stop a band of Neo-Nazis, white supremacists, weapons smugglers, and mercenaries- all armed to the teeth- from invading Dominica and establishing a private state complete with casinos and drug manufacturing facilities.
jNQlv TIL that Evel Knieval’s last leap in the Spotlight was a jaws-inspired gimmick that would help spawn the phrase “jumping the shark,” implying that somebody’s or something’s best days are behind them.
gMRry TIL The key of delicious fried rice is to keep it at high heat during cooking. It will dry the texture and make it taste better. No more mushy fried rice.
kJ6a7 TIL about the Barkley Marathon - a 55 mile race that retraces the path of escaped prisoner Jame Earl Ray (killed MLK). It has been run annually for over 30 years but only 15 entrants have ever finished.
Y7a9A TIL that in 2020, the UK imported 46% of the food it consumed.