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TIL that due to its aquatic habitat and behavior, the Catholic Church officially categorized the Beaver as a type of fish, making it acceptable to eat on Good Friday and throughout Lent. This ruling was later extended to the Capybara and muskrat as well.

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wLdLo TIL when he was in his 20's NBA legend Karl Malone impregnated a 13 year old. He never faced charges and refused child support for years. The son born to the 13 year old was drafted into the NFL in 2008
jN5aR TIL of Santino Ferrucci, a Formula 2 driver who forced his teammate off the track, deliberately drove into him and drove while holding his phone in one hand, all in a single Championship Sprint Race.
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XDwD TIL Bamboo has a growth rate of 100 cm in 24 hours