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TIL that albatrosses can fly 16,000 km (10,000 mi) without landing

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16pO4 TIL that it was a federal crime in the United States for Native Americans to practice their religions, until 1978
xodk TIL that “Sun Dogs” are an atmospheric phenomenon that can make it appear as if there are multiple suns in the sky.
ADXyx TIL on 9-11 immediately after US airspace was closed, Canada implemented "Op Yellow Ribbon" & landed 250 US bound flights with 45k passengers in 14 smaller airports across the country. Canadians in communities such Gander (10k) also welcomed up to 6,000 stranded passengers into their homes.
Bgdny TIL the Weird Al song “Bob” is written entirely in palindromes (including the title). It was written in 2002 (a palindrome) and the nonsensical lyrics inspired him to make it a Bob Dylan parody.
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