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TIL that in parts of Africa, people often report seeing (and even being attacked by) a pterodactyl-like creature known as the kongamato

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D0mg TIL London Zoo had the first ever public aquarium and even coined the word. Before this an aquarium was called an underwater vivarium.
N7PYJ TIL there is an exclusive club in Antarctica called Club 300. In order to become a member one have to warm themselves in a 200 degree sauna, and then run outside naked and touch the Ceremonial South Pole where it's 100 degrees below.
m9pR TIL; Liam is short for William.
xVjPB TIL that Metallica was the first band to perform on all seven continents by performing live and un-amplified (to protect the environment) in Antarctica.
yVYae TIL In a 2014 report it was found that the mortality rate for professional wrestlers was significantly higher than that of athletes in other sports.