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TIL that the word "snafu" is actually an acronym that originated among soldiers during WW2. It is meant to be sarcastic, and stands for "Situation Normal: All Fucked Up."

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5YJlB TIL During WW2, Britain shipped most of its gold reserves and foreign securities to Canada in crates labeled 'Fish'. They were stored for years in an office building in downtown Montreal, where about 5000 people worked throughout the war without having a clue about what was hidden in their basement.
9nMG TIL People often hallucinate after losing a loved one or pet, they’re called “Grief Hallucinations”. One study found over 80% of elderly patients experience hallucinations of their departed spouse one month after their passing.
4XLd6 TIL that Keanu Reeves gave approximately $80 million of his $114 million earnings from The Matrix sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, to the special effects and makeup staff.
vGlD TIL it takes the saguaro cactus 10 years to reach a foot tall. The saguaro cactus does not grow arms until it is approximately 70 years old.
wLMxW TIL that Zhang Aiqin (Eggman), popular in meme culture for his egg-shaped head and singing Yi Jian Mei, is an actor and director.