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TIL a bird that went extinct re-evolved itself back to existence

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GAywg TIL the world record for farthest long-range rifle shot was set in 2022 at 4.4 miles on the 69th shot, defeating the previous record of 4 miles in 2019, which was also on the 69th shot
GYQXj TIL that Japan once fooled the americans that they were going to invade Alaska in WW2 when in fact no one was present in the area, the americans landed troops on the island of Kiska to prevent the invasion and still suffered 313 casualties from landmines and friendly fire.
7raaO TIL Will Smith got so attached to Sam the German Shepherd in the movie "I am Legend" he begged the owner to let him buy her.
rVMW TIL: Most people use the word ‘antisocial’ incorrectly. Antisocial refers to behavior that harms other people/the society. Asocial is the word people mean to use when referring to not wanting/having social relationships or interactions.
QJxDd TIL that Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, was so goth that she lost her virginity on her mom's grave