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TIL that it is possible that humans could breed with chimpanzees. There was an unsuccessful attempt in Russia during the 1920s, however it was reported that in 1967 a female chimp had been impregnated with human sperm, but the experiment was cut due to its taboo nature.

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698W7 TIL going to the beach and swimming in the ocean for leisure is a relatively modern practice in the western world. Prior to the 17th century, Europeans historically viewed beaches as frightening places, and "only peasants sought refuge from the heat in the cool seawater".
Vd4p TIL a lottery has been set up in 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden to stimulate safe driving - people who drive below speed limit automatically qualify - lottery is funded by fines
0Vv5 TIL: Any dolphins or whales that are caught within 3 miles of the UK are considered the personal property of Queen Elizabeth
Bg7Mr TIL the first TV appearance for “The Police” was in 1978 on Top of the Pops as the masked-backing band for Stuart Copelands side project Klark Kent.
4X0Zb TIL that in 1904 an elephant named Alice escaped from Coney Island and was found by startled fishermen near Staten Island, a six-mile swim away