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TIL a Volcano Snail with a shell of Iron is a real thing

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l7ZMV TIL that some sharks can "walk" on land. The epaulette shark can move across land using its fins, a fascinating adaptation that allows it to move between tide pools when the water recedes.
JYA1Q TIL about the Wobbly Bridge in London. In June 2000 pedestrians walking across the new Millennium Bridge unconsciously synced up their steps with the bridge's natural movement, causing it to sway more than intended. Fearing collapse, engineers closed the bridge for 2 years to address the problem.
go48 TIL that DMX started a reality show about his “road to recovery” after getting out of jail… it was cancelled when he got arrested again three weeks later
1adxr TIL: before 2019 you could only see Platypus in Australia, captive or wild, they are very difficult to keep & breed in captivity. two at San Diego Zoo are still alive.
emQg TIL that there currently is a 360º camera attached to a helicopter that will fly around Norway. You can control the camera.