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TIL 5 European divers were swept away from their dive boat by the current during a dive off the coast of Indonesia near Komodo National Park. Adrift at sea for 9 hrs, they managed to swim 25 miles to Rinca island & had to fight off a Komodo dragon with rocks during their 2 nights there before rescue

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e0mkn TIL that the world’s most venomous animal: a jellyfish, kills by microscopically punching through red-blood cells, releasing potassium and thus, a natural “lethal injection” occurs. Death can occur in as few as two minutes.
Wk699 TIL of Pigasus, a pig nominated for US Presidency in 1968. The anti-war activists responsible demanded treatment as candidate, including security and access to briefings. Pigasus and his team were finally arrested during a "rally" and charged with disturbing the peace and bringing a pig to Chicago.
J1BNV TiL about therapy mini pigs. They're certified by the AMPA (American Mini Pig Association) and their many accomplishments include the ability to detect low-blood pressure and on-coming seizures, ease anxiety and panic attacks, and help improve symptoms of depression and Post Traumatic Stress.
GYrjj TIL that the setting for Ghost of Tsushima is based on an actual Mongol/Yuan invasion of Japan, starting at Tsushima Island in 1274. The invaders landed on Komoda beach, were held there until evening, where the battle ended in a final cavalry charge that ended with all of the defenders being slain.
ZGZD TIL in Germany there are elevators with no doors that never stop. The riders must be ready to hop on at the right time or risk being “guillotined” by the lifts.