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TIL that Pelican Case will give a free case to veterans who have lost limbs to carry their prosthetics.

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9mZM TIL For a short time, Uranus used to be named ‘George’.
M4Mb TIL that Blue Fin Tuna is one of the largest Tuna in the world, a top predator that helps regulate our seas, and we’ve almost driven it to complete extinction.
xA7k TIL the English forced Jews to wear badges over 650 years before the Nazis
W7yxo TIL that The Netherlands doesn't use sand for their trains, but a mixture called Sandite, it's a gel consisting of sand, anti-freeze, and steel shot. Often dispensed by the first passenger trains of the day to combat leaf slipperyness.
nepJW TIL Owe Sandström designed ABBA's performing costumes in consultation with the band members and ABBA producer Stig Anderson. The only outfit Anderson wasn't really satisfied with was Agnetha's fitted white jumpsuit, as the outfit attracted more attention than the song