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TIL Marilyn Monroe's sister is still alive today at age 100.

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M177 TIL scientists have released millions of genetically modified mosquitoes on the island of Grand Cayman in an effort to combat dengue fever, resulting in an 80% decrease in mosquito numbers.
8avlV TIL the only non-military dog to be awarded the Dickin Medal for bravery, was a collie named Sheila. In 1944 she tracked down 4 injured US airmen on a mountain during a blizzard, after their B-17 crashed. She led locals to their location, who evacuated them before the bombs detonated shorty after.
9w7R7 TIL art was part of the Olympics between 1912 and 1948 with Germany being the overall winner in terms of gold medals with seven. Categories included architecture, sculpture, music and painting.
PYwNE TIL No road or safe route exists between the jungles of North and South America in what is known as the Darién Gap
8vPa TIL there is a book titled, The Mouse That Roared, about a small nation that declares war on the United States in hopes of a swift defeat to get money to rebuild its country.