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TIL that following a deadly avalanche in 1962, Peruvian authorities were warned of the potential for a much larger slide to occur by a group of American climbers. These warnings were not only ignored but actively suppressed. 8 years later the deadliest avalanche in history occurred, killing 30k

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nWVVP TIL about Unsinkable Sam, a ship's cat who purportedly served during World War II with both the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy and survived the sinking of three ships. The Sinking of the Bismark, the Sinking of the HMS Cossack, and the sinking of the HMS Ark Royal.
koVW TIL that even though people correlate the upside down cross with Satan, it actually symbolizes how peter didn’t want to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus.
wLDl1 TIL that rats can see the pain in other rat's faces and are empathetic.
m1lNO TIL in the Australian state Western Australia, it is illegal to sell, buy, or deliver more than 50 kilograms (110 lbs) of Potatoes. the penalty for doing so is a fine of $2000 plus twice the cost of the potatoes
OA6g TIL that there’s a phobia called “Panphobia” which is the fear of EVERYTHING. It is said to be caused by ‘a vague and persistent dread of some unknown evil".