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TIL the “perfect Aryan baby” chosen by Goebbels and widely circulated in mid-1930s Nazi propaganda was later found to be Jewish

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VMrJp TIL that all male U.S. citizens (and male residents) must register for military conscription ("Selective Service") within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Failure to register is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment.
8aAjV TIL conservationists in South Africa have been injecting rhino horns with red dyes and toxins to prevent poaching. The mixture renders the horn completely useless to those trying to sell it commercially and is also toxic for human consumption.
pPy4 TIL Oakley makes goggles with a HUD that tells you speed, elevation, jump dynamics, and links to your smartphone
4lJ5 TIL 2 groups of Chimpanzees fought a war against each other form 1974-1978. Dr. Jane Goodall was very disturbed by this and said,“For several years I struggled to come to terms with this new knowledge.”
rNwEw TIL that in 1986 William Goldman wrote a sequel to his famous novel (and screenplay) "Marathon Man."