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TIL That both Christopher Walken and James Earl Jones have both recorded “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe for your enjoyment.

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BrOod TIL Carlos was dubbed "The Jackal" by The Guardian after one of its correspondents reportedly spotted Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel The Day of the Jackal near some of the fugitive's belongings
Bg4jy TIL there are approximately only 6,674 cheetahs in the wild today and only 5% of cheetah cubs make it to adulthood. The key factors of their decline are habitat loss, exotic pet industry, poaching for their skin, and conflicts with farmers. Currently, they exist only 10% of their historic range.
0jeA TIL a man was once accidentally released from prison 90 years early due to clerical error. He then started building his life by getting a job, getting married, having kids, coaching youth soccer, being active in his church. Authorities realized the mistake 6 years later and sent him back to prison.
QmML TIL Funyuns were originally going to be called “OnYums”, but it was discovered that name was already taken.
Z8RWG TIL that Tampa, FL has never reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit.