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TIL Koko the gorilla wanted her own pet cat. When she was given a toy cat, she refused to play with it and signed the word “sad” until they finally gave her one.

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nWVN9 TIL During WW2, the Japanese Navy developed the "San Shiki" anti-aircraft shell. Weighing 3000lb and 18 inches wide, it was to be fired from Battleships and when exploded, created a 5m long flame burning at 3000 Celsius for enemy planes to fly through.
7Ed7 TIL that Morgan Freeman has been nominated for and won more awards than the total number of movies he’s starred in.
ADDmn TIL that it's against the law to serve beer and pretzels at the same time in North Dakota.
Qlpa TIL In 1939, a five year old girl successfully gave birth and is still alive today
E1WX0 TIL that the loofah(luffa) is a plant from the cucumber family that when matured and dried becomes very fibrous and is used as a sponge in kitchens and bathrooms.