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TIL that smells can pass through liquid, which is why sharks can detect blood. The speed at which smells travel underwater is boosted by water currents, tides, and various movements, not just diffusion alone.

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9oBD TIL that across all the European countries fighting in WWII, only three national capitals were never occupied: Moscow, London and Helsinki.
8aRLK TIL that "pizzly" bears, grizzly/polar bear hybrids, are found in the wild as well as captivity
Y40v TIL there is enough water in Lake Superior to flood the entire landmasses of North and South America to a depth of 1 foot. It contains over 3 quadrillion gallons of fresh water.
KOaAJ TIL The NBA record for most rebounds in a single game is held by Wilt Chamberlain, with 55 rebounds. His opponent in that game was Bill Russell.
Wk5DB TIL in 1968 Mao Zedong received a box of 40 mangoes from Pakistan. They were taken on a tour of China and became part of Chinese propaganda. A dentist that compared the mangoes to sweet potatoes in appearance was executed.