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TIL There is a species of land snail that is named after wildlife expert Steve Irwin. The species is named "Crikey Steveirwini."

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e7kL TIL The Dutch East India Company was the first corporation in existence, created in 1602. They were the first company to issue stocks and is the granddaddy of all corporations today.
8vr4 TIL ~80% of shrimp consumed in the US is imported from Asia are raised in raw sewage water. The shrimp are pumped full of anti-fungal and anti-biotics to “keep them healthy.” These toxins can cause long term health problems over time.
0wYjv TIL that the Beatles, John, Paul, Ringo and George do not voice themselves in the Yellow Submarine movie as they were too busy.
VBBD TIL Second Officer Charles Lightoller confessed years after the sinking of Titanic that binoculars were indeed on board, in a lock box for which no one seemed to have a key.
5YAj9 TIL A teenager, Peter Roberts invented a quick-release ratchet. He sold his patent to Sears for $10,000 who said that the invention was not worth very much and then went on to make $44 million selling the ratchet. He sued them for fraud and was awarded $1 million.