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TIL that when King Tut’s chariot arrived in New York back in 2010 it was classified as a vehicle and was stuck in customs for not having a Vehicle Identification Number.

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5wmD TIL that in America you may be put on the sex offender registry for peeing outdoors
16OMO TIL Kaluga (Huso dauricus), also known as the river beluga, is a large predatory sturgeon found in the Amur River basin. With a maximum size of at least 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) and 5.6 m (18.6 ft), the kaluga is one of the biggest of the sturgeon family.
OGyMa TIL that Hong Kong actor Michael Chan is well-known for his various triad (gangster) roles and martial arts movies. It was later discovered he was actually the No. 2 boss in the 14k Triad.
6DnY TIL The Michael Vick dog-fighting case marked a change in the way dogs rescued from fighting rings are treated: Rather than being euthanized, many were rehabilitated and are now family pets and therapy dogs.
KYADJ TIL the tongue of a blue whale weighs as much as an elephant.