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TIL Baleen whale, one of the largest mammals in the world, can make the loudest sound of any animal on earth—up to 188 decibels, which is as loud as a jet plane

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7rlnp TIL that 177 years after his death, George Washington was promoted to General of the Armies, the highest possible rank in the U.S. Army
N4JN TIL that today in Canada, the penny will be removed from circulation. The cost to produce a new penny is about 1.6 cents. The savings to taxpayers by eliminating the production of the coin are estimated to be about $11 million per year. [FIXED]
jeGQ TIL There is a type of shrimp which has the hardest “punch” of any animal, approximately the same acceleration as a .22 caliber bullet. They have been known to break through aquarium glass.
xZe5 TIL of the “Arlington Ladies”, volunteering to attend every military funeral since 1948 so that no soldier, sailor, airman or marine is buried alone at Arlington National Cemetery (avg. 30 funerals per day).
N7wpN TIL Former Governor of Colorado, Ralph L. Carr, was one of the only politicians who publicly opposed Japanese Internment at the time and his position on the issue destroyed his political career.