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TIL that because of the US Airways aircraft incident on the Hudson River (portrayed in the movie "Sully") 70,000 Canada geese have been intentionally killed in 17 different locations around New York City to prevent further complications with flights.

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Zp5Nv TIL a Transient Lunar Phenomenon is a short-lived change in light, color or appearance on the surface of the Moon. Reports of transient lunar phenomena range from bright flashes to permanent changes of the lunar landscape.
dvw9 TIL when Adolf Eichmann, aka “the architect of the Holocaust”, was on trial for his war crimes, he couldn’t afford the attorney he wanted. Not wanting any reason to question the legitimacy of the trial, the Israeli government paid for Eichmann to be represented by the lawyer of his choosing.
R5xM1 TIL of Koi Pla, a raw fish salad dish consumed in the Isan region of Thailand said to be responsible for the deaths of around 20,000 people every year. Mainly due to the fish being used containing fluke worms that if eaten can inflict you with bile duct cancer.
GAyAg TIL that Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton had three boxing matches. Norton won the first, Ali the second, the third was extremely controversial. Ali received the decision, but 17 out of 21 sportswriters polled believed Norton had won it and even Ali felt he had been handed it.
69NQJ TIL: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2021 used about 400,000 cubic feet of helium.