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TIL: Bill Gates is giving away all his money and leaving only 10m each to his 3 children so “they can make their own way.”

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n0Vb TIL that the country of Bhutan charges tourists a fee $250/day, but that it pays for food, lodging, travel, and guides
9wJ7p TIL “Extra Extra! Read all about it!” Was used by Newsies to sell special edition newspapers called “extras”, not actual excess newspapers.
X0ap8 TIL in 1979, the descendants of the famous feuding Hatfield and McCoy families appeared on a special week-long taping of Family Feud. A pig was kept on stage during the games. The McCoys won 3-2, but the Hatfields won more money total
jNnna TIL in 1859, the aboriginals of Andaman islands armed just with Arrows and spears, went on a battle against the highly armed British who had setup a penal colony in Andaman, only to be crushed within a few hours, as they didn't know the British had already been tipped off about the impending attack.
XEQrk TIL whale calves are born in the water and need to swim to the surface for their first breath - sadly, some of them don’t make it and drown.