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TIL there's only 2 individuals left of the world's largest freshwater turtle - the Yangtze giant softshell

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b9Ao0 TIL when filming "The Lost Patrol" in Arizona, the cast only worked in early morning and late afternoon, to avoid the intense day heat. The producer wanted longer filming hours, and to prove his point, walked around in the open at midday. He soon collapsed from the heat, requiring hospital treatment
4Xkv5 Actually, many species of ducks have feet—and legs!—tinted a bluish green or gray. But for the ducks that do have orange feet, well, it's all about attracting the ladies. Chicks dig orange.
Lk7XP TIL Jiddu Krishnamurti was revered as a prophet from childhood, but during a ceremony meant to establish his messianic status to the world he shocked his followers by renouncing his "coming", dissolving their organization, repudiating organized religion, and denouncing the concept of saviors.
yQmKa TIL that the Chesapeake and Delaware canal reduces 300 miles for ships going from Baltimore to Philadelphia. Without it, ships would need to travel to Virginia Beach and then back up to access Baltimore. It also accounts for 40% of the traffic at the Port of Baltimore.
0wA0M TIL the Adélie Penguin engages in prostitution. Some female penguins, whether they are single or attached, will provide sex for stones.