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TIL that a tourist that fell down the Victoria falls in 2013 and survived it with nothing but bruises to his arms

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R7KW1 TIL that Warner Brothers just made the movie "Just Mercy" free on streaming platforms to help educate people on systemic racism
Rwej TIL that during the filming for Top Gun, the cameraman pilot entered a flat spin in order to gain footage. This is the same flat spin that was portrayed in the movie which would ultimately kill “goose”.The spin was unrecoverable, killing the pilot/cameraman.
QNg5L TIL that Ireland was nicknamed Wolf-Land for its substantial population. Hundreds of wolf pelts used to be exported yearly, and English governments banned the export of wolfhounds in order to control the wild population.
a8DVo TIL that honeyguide birds deliberately lead humans to beehives so that they will harvest the honey and kill or disperse the adult bees, leaving grubs and edible beeswax for the birds.
XEgdQ TIL That the McRib can trace its roots back to a menu overhaul that took place over the late 70's/early 80's and the military masterpiece that is reconstituted meat.