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TIL Johnny Cash was attacked and almost killed by an Ostrich in 1981.

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eoKg TIL in 2007, the largest Colossal Squid was captured by fishermen. They froze it for preservation, but when scientists decided to dissect it, they considered using a giant microwave to thaw it, since letting it thaw normally would take days and the outside of the squid might rot before the inside.
JYkOl TIL Creedence CLearwater Revival has the most No.2 Billboard hits without ever hitting No. 1
69d9w TIL the Vespasianus Titus tunnel in modern day Turkey built between 79-89 CE, is considered the first tunnel in the world. The tunnel was carved through solid rock with connected canals to prevented floodwaters from silting up the harbour. It continues to survive seismic activity intact
wLDvJ TIL that after the pandemic began, many investors purchased the wrong Zoom stock, getting shares in a defunct Chinese hardware company, instead of the calling app, Zoom Video Communications. This meant that the wrong Zoom stock price soared by 1800% before the SEC stepped in.
gMy4b TIL that Eddie from one hit wonder 'Charles & Eddie' was in a band with Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin and late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton