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TIL France is the only country in the world to successfully send a cat to space and bring it back alive.

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Wko9L TIL about sand gangs, or organized crime rings that mine sand from rivers beds and beaches, who sell sand for use in worldwide concrete production. They've gotten so bad in recent years, from murders, petty crimes, and habitat destruction, that many governments are actively trying to shut them down.
KLeB TIL the largest cashew tree in the world was planted by a fisherman in Brazil, genetic anomalies made the branches grow sideways, it now spans 7500 square meters and financially supports upwards of 1500 people.
d8xnK TIL that a 1969 treasure hunt movie (originally called "Caine") changed its name to "Shark!" after a stuntman was tragically killed by a shark during production and the advertising used the stuntman's death as a means to help promote the film.
D1Bmp TIL Catherine Corless helped unearth devastating history of nuns from the Bon Secours order in Tuam, Ireland disposed of at least 796 babies in their septic system because they were illegitimate. Most died of neglect.
Rwm4 TIL 2 Chainz asked permission to sample Lehrer’s “The Old Dope Peddler”. Lehrer responded, “As sole copyright owner of ‘The Old Dope Peddler’, I grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. Please give my regards to Mr. Chainz, or may I call him 2?”