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TIL that there are birds that drink blood

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peDb TIL The writers of Rugrats were huge fans of Doctor Who, and actually based Tommy off of the Doctor, as a charismatic and whimsical leading character. Along with his trusty screwdriver!
KO5NB TIL In 1985, France bombed a Greenpeace ship in Auckland harbour, NZ, to prevent it interfering with their nuclear tests. One person was killed, and for 2 months the French government tried to cover it up, before admitting full responsibility. No official apology has ever been given,
9wJG7 TIL that in the 17thC version of Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault, the Prince does NOT kiss the Princess while she's sleeping. He approaches her "trembling and admiring", and kneels by her bedside.
KgRG TIL that escapes from prison by helicopter are not only a real thing, but that some criminals have escaped from prison Multiple times by helicopter
9YZbr TIL in 1983, the American Association of Blood Banks was told by the CDC that their blood supply was infecting people with the AIDs virus, but they refused to screen the supply due to cost concerns.