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TIL toeprints are as unique as fingerprints

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p8ZbO TIL about Aimo Koivunen, who overdosed on methamphetamine in WW2 while evading Soviet forces and ended up skiing 100km during the night losing his squad, ammunition and food supplies
8Qn4 TIL there is a Merrica river… in Australia
Z8JQG TIL that in 1986, Primus frontman Les Claypool auditioned to be the bassist of Metallica after the death of former bassist Cliff Burton. Metallica frontman James Hetfield remarked that Claypool was not offered the job because "he was too good" and "should do his own thing".
r790 TIL that the sound of the bald eagle used in movies is in fact a red tailed hawk, as the actual sound of eagles was considered not impressive enough
xV9d0 TIL Sarah Cummins & her fiancé canceled their wedding yet were left with catering for 170; so she invited local shelters for the meal, including bourbon-glazed meatballs, chicken with artichokes & Chardonnay cream sauce, & wedding cake. The community donated dresses & sport coats for guests to wear.