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TIL that liquid breathing (such as in the movie abyss) is true and can be used when diving or as a type of medical treatment

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LkDKm TIL - When Mount Everest was measured in 1854 the exact value was 29,000 feet. Despite being accurate, Andrew Waugh published the value as 29,002 feet to avoid the public assuming it was merely a rounded estimate. Thus he was known as "the first man to put 2 feet on top of Everest".
Kkd9 TIL Alnwick Garden, in Northern England, is considered the most deadly garden on earth and is a tourist attraction. Over 100 toxic plants are on walk through display, including species that can cause guests to fall unconsciousness from toxic fumes.
kOQw5 TIL the Great Salt Lake in Utah has an Island with over 500 wild bison
mxwNM TIL in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Cap's list of things to learn about varies based on the regional release. In Australia, it includes Steve Irwin, in South Korea, it has Dance Dance Revolution, etc.
OoJ1e TIL of Schienenzeppelin, an experimental railcar built in 1930 that moved via double bladed propeller and reached 143 mph. Only one example was built and never put in service due to safety concerns