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TIL the US military spent less on transgender service members than the Gov't spends on one trip to the golf coarse for Trump

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GKO1 TIL the movie “Ghostbusters” was inspired by actor Dan Aykroyd’s real-life interest in paranormal activity. In addition to his genuine belief in “spirits” (i.e. “ghosts”) Aykroyd is particularly enthusiastic about UFOlogy and openly admits to having had personal experiences with alien beings.
d8A87 TIL that metal stretchers used to transport dead/wounded citizens after WWII airraids in London were repurposed to be used as fences around apartment buildings. Some are still in use today.
6E7l8 TIL giraffes were thought to be nearly completely silent because their long necks make vocal vibration difficult. However, researchers spent 8 years recording almost 1000 hours of audio at three zoos and discovered that giraffes produce a deep, spooky humming noise, almost like tantric chanting.
D1kxD TIL that not only does a cat grow a whole ass litter of kittens in around 9 weeks, but a lioness grows a whole ass litter of whole ass lion cubs in around 16 WEEKS!!!!!!
AYvd TIL That the Largest Mass Execution in U.S. History was Authorized by President Lincoln, Killing 38 Native Americans at Mankato, Minnesota, 1862.