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TIL A chicken in Indonesia has such a distinctive crow it is used as a foghorn on boats.

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8egM4 TIL about “Riot Dogs,” stray dogs that have become symbols of resistance by accompanying protesters during demonstrations, notably in Greece and Chile, and more recently observed in Georgia.
pYDnp TIL that, in addition to the United States disallowing the acceptance of titles of nobility from other countries by elected officials, Canada implemented a practical ban on the UK bestowing titles and honors on Canadian citizens in 1919 with the Nickle Resolution.
x6rm5 TIL that some species of Ammonites (a prehistoric cephalopod) reached 1.8 meters in diameter and weighed close to 1500 kilograms
KjJJ TIL the first scorpions were amphibious and could reach 2.5m (8ft) in length
kO9nW TIL in 2019 an iconic piece of Flint graffiti was vandalized with another graffiti - a Grand Trunk Western Railroad bridge changed to read "Grand Funk Railroad" had graffiti painted over the "F" and one of the GFR band members' names painted there.