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TIL that there is a small island in Japan filled with wild rabbits that roam freely, and it's called Rabbit Island.

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VMaak TIL Antigonus Monophthalmus, one of Phillip II's and Alexander the great's generals, continued to fight in battles for decades after losing an eye. Described as a man of powering physique, he died on the battlefield at the age of 81. This was the only battle he ever lost in his life
Br11e TIL in 1913 Milunka Savić joined the Serbian army in her brother’s place-cutting her hair and donning men’s clothes. According to a Serbian source, she may be the most-decorated female combatant in the entire history of warfare.
41RR TIL that there is a large tarantula that keeps small frogs that it uses as bodyguards to protect its eggs.
dDx7E TIL that there is a Grammy equivalent for the creators of hold music called The MARCE Awards (MARketing & Creative Excellence). They are also known as The Holdies.
9wdeX TIL the United States travel advisory for Americans going to Somalia include: “have a designated family member for hostage negotiations” and "draft a will."