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TIL of a building in Silver Spring, Md. that has an inflatable shark on it in relation to Discovery Channels's Shark Week.

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ZyyG TIL two hikers lost for days were saved after finding the abandoned gear of a man who had vanished 1 year prior, to the exact day. They used the matches in the pack to light a signal fire.
PY8mZ TIL of Operation Ajax, the 1953 CIA plan to overthrow Iran's democratically elected government, which included CIA agents bombing the house of a prominent Muslim while posed as pro-government supporters. The overthrow plan was successful, with 200-300 people killed
5YAa8 TIL Doune Castle in Scotland, where Monty Python filmed "Holy Grail" movie, rents coconut shells to tourists
nWeDB TIL that during one of the Beatles' shows for their 1966 U.S. Tour, over 2,000 fans broke through the security barriers separating the audience from the stage, forcing the band to stop performing and take shelter backstage. 30 minutes passed before security was restored and the show could resume.
VKWB TIL that a metal-detector enthusiast found an earthenware pot containing 52,500 3rd century Roman coins.