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TIL that captive orcas still hunt. They use bait to catch wild birds.

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wnl8 TIL that J.K. Rowling was asked to use her initials instead of her full name (Joanne Rowling) because her publishers were worried that boys wouldn’t want to read a book written by a woman
DQ1xY TIL of Masako Katsura, the "First Lady of Billiards". She was Japan's first professional female billiards player, and moved to the USA after marrying an American in 1951. There, she competed in the 1952 billiards world championship, becoming the second female contender ever and taking 7th place.
9nyD TIL while you inherit DNA from both parents, you end up using your father’s DNA more. Genetically, you are more like your dad than your mom.
d5aE TIL Americans spend 30% less on Father’s Day gifts than on Mother’s Day gifts
ypbe TIL the Hindenburg Zeppelin, named after the late German president Paul von Hindenburg, was almost named Hitler but was refused by Adolf due to his dislike of large aircrafts. He later said he was glad the aircraft didn’t share his name after the famous Hindenburg Disaster of 1937.