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TIL Freshwater fish urinate almost non-stop

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86PL TIL police are using technology involving compressed-air launchers fitted into the grills of patrol cars. They fire GPS-trackable devices that stick to vehicles being pursued.
Z8xda TIL Charles Kuentz fought for the Germans during WW1 but became a French citizen after his homeland, Alsace-Lorraine, was taken back by France after the war. When France surrendered to Germany in 1940 he became a German citizen until the fall of the Third Reich which again made him a French citizen.
QJJOL TIL that before his execution, the Marquis de Favras, upon reading his death warrant stated, "I see that you have made three spelling mistakes"
4kvv5 TIL about Joy Milne who can smell parkinsons on people even before they get diagnosed. ‘Woman who can smell Parkinson’s’ helps scientists develop test
Bg0Lb TIL that the only man Al Capone ever feared was Chicago gangster Earl J. 'Hymie' Weiss. He made several attempts on the kingpin's life, including a ten car driveway. Despite his derogatory nickname, he was also a devout Catholic who despised prostitution. Earl was gunned down at 28 in 1926.