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TIL color laser printers print a watermark on every page that identifies the printer to ease government fears of forgery.

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NXLAJ TIL Modern broiler chickens have been bred to get so heavy so quickly it can lead to bone deformities
XaZQ TIL When there is a disputed border, Google maps tailors its maps to the claims of each country where the Internet browser is located
rNBoW TIL of the earlier War In Vietnam which was a success for Western forces. Combined British, Japanese and French forces defeated Ho Chi Minh, with the well experienced British forces having particular success.
Eg9gw Today I learned how castling in chess 960 works, and it looks hilarious
EgdVX TIL of Porphyrios. A whale that harassed Byzantine Sailors for over 50 years, even sinking numerous ships.