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TIL Freshwater fish urinate almost non-stop
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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.
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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.
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TIL that before his execution, the Marquis de Favras, upon reading his death warrant stated, "I see that you have made three spelling mistakes"
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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
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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.