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TIL Santino the chimp stockpiled rocks to throw at zoo visitors. It revealed the ability to plan for the future which was previously believed to be unique to humans.

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PYGjE TIL The Prime Minister of Canada doesn't have to be a member of parliament, but does need a seat to participate. In the 1925 election Liberal Party leader William Lyon Mackenzie King lost his seat while his party won and "governed from the hallway" before winning a by-election a few weeks later.
J1Z91 TIL Einstein bequeathed his likeness to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. They raise over $1m a year on average by licencing his likeness.
7rEO TIL In 1835, North Carolina had its own Oskar Schindler. Will Thomas, the only white Cherokee chief in history, saved hundreds of Cherokee from the Trail of Tears through treaties and land purchases.
p8wGA TIL that despite China spanning five different time zones, the entire country uses the same time: Beijing Time (UTC+8:00). This causes sunrise to come as late as 9 am, during winter, and sunset to come as late as 9 pm, during summer, in certain parts of China.
MeZMV TIL Swindon Police set off sirens to settle a 4 year olds debating over whether they go "nee-nah or woo-woo".