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TIL Dubai built artificial islands shaped like a world map, with each island named after a corresponding country (The World Islands)

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R71B1 TIL about the Pakasuchus Kapilimai, a crocodile-like creature from the Cretaceous period that had long legs and mammal-like teeth. Also referred to as the Cat Crocodile.
d8Z7E TIL that bleachers are so named because, early on, the generally uncovered wooden boards were "bleached by the sun.”
4k47o TIL the UK Royal Standard is never flown at half-mast because there is always a sovereign: when one dies, his or her successor becomes the sovereign instantly
1aYW8 TIL that despite hosting the 1976 Olympics and competing in it, the nation of Canada failed to earn any gold medal.
Agnl TIL “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” TMZ reports the family will be paid over $40 million for the 3 seasons, making the deal the richest contract in reality TV history