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TIL Hugh Jackman never knew wolverines were real animals; he mistakenly studied wolves in preparation for the iconic super hero role.

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W7xeL TIL there's a rock formation in Saudi Arabia about 6 meters high and 9 meters wide, split curiously in half and balanced on two small, natural pedestals. The origin of the Al Naslaa rock formation is unknown.
Y7gJ7 TIL that LBJ constantly asked the flight crew of Air Force One to change the temperature of the cabin. Eventually, they installed a fake control knob for him to 'control' the temperature himself. The president stopped complaining.
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