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TIL there's been fish fossils discovered high up in the Himalayas

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vPv5R TIL only one person has visited all 193 UN-recognized countries, as well as space. His name is Jim Kitchen.
D1YwJ TIL during WWII, Japanese ships heavily underestimated the depths American submarines could get to, often allowing them to escape. This secret was ruined when Congressman Andrew May revealed the information at a press conference, resulting in an estimated loss of 10 submarines and 800 men.
LkMd0 TIL after his bomber was hit, RAF gunner Nicholas Alkemade decided to jump from 18,000 feet without a parachute, just moments before his bomber blew up. He landed on top of a snow cover and survived with only a twisted knee. The Germans were so impressed they certified the story as being authentic.
MeJZW TIL how serial killer Dennis Rader was finally identified. In a letter to police, he asked whether they could trace a floppy disk containing his writings back to him. They replied that they couldn't, and so he sent it to a local FOX affiliate.
9vOr TIL Attila the Hun invaded Rome since the Emperor’s sister did not want to be married to a senator and asked for his help.