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TIL that sea otters have pouches under their forearms. In one (usually the left) they like to keep their favourite rock.

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W7R09 TIL Birds aren't actually blue, but appear to be due to an optical illusion caused by light interacting with the 3D structure of their feathers.
wlL7 TIL an Archerfish rotates its eyes to lock onto prey (i.e. insects), has its lips break the surface, and squirts a jet of water. It contracts its gills so the water at the rear travels faster than at the front, causing it to become a blob directly before impact. They can shoot prey 3-6 feet away.
Br44y TIL 75 years ago, WWII ended in 1945. 75 years before that, the American Civil War ended in 1865.
Bgbmb TIL that in 2001, a wedding hall in Israel collapsed due to the removal of load-bearing walls on the floor below several weeks prior, as well as excessive weight on the top floor. 23 people died and 380 others were injured.
J1opv TIL that Monaco's residents are banned from gambling at the Casino de Monte Carlo. Only tourists are allowed to gamble