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TIL there is a species of fungus called “Spongiforma squarepantsii” named after the character “SpongeBob SquarePants”

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d8meE TIL in 2012, a civilian working on the submarine USS Miami wanted to get off work early so he started a fire that soon spread out of control and ultimately resulted in the boat being decommissioned. He was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $400 million in restitution.
wXaE TIL that the Pakistan Army raped between 100,000-150,000 women in 1971 in East Pakistan (Bangladesh).
b9NrZ TIL that Ice Cube’s good day rapped about in his song “good day” was calculated to be 01/20/1992. Events such as the Lakers defeating the super Sonics along with the advent of beepers “beep from Kim” all helped in narrowing on the exact date.
9DYB TIL Alan Shepard peed in his spacesuit moments before becoming the first American in space
78wZx TIL That Alcatraz escapee John Anglin reportedly wrote a letter to San Francisco’s police department in 2013. In it, the 83 year old asked to be promised on TV no more than a year in jail and that he would reveal his location if followed through.