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TIL that bluefin tuna can struggle so much when caught that it can literally cook itself due to the generated heat from the muscles

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Kjdw TIL that in a secret 1960 operation, the CIA stole the Russian satellite Lunik overnight completely disassembling, examining, and reassembling it within 12 hours, and returned it in the morning without the Russians knowing - possibly changing the outcome of the space race.
rRK6o TIL About Coober Pedy, an Australian town where 80% of its residents live underground.
wLVM1 TIL Bill Bixby, who played the original Incredible Hulk's David Banner, had a 7-year old son who died in 1981 of a rare infection. His wife committed suicide as a result of their loss. Bill's next marriage ended in divorce at the same time he was diagnosed with cancer. Bill died in 1993 at age 59.
rwWM TIL that a 6 year old boy was charged with Felony first degree sexual assault after playing “butt doctor” with a 5 year old friend and he must register as a sex offender once he turns 18
WX9Y TIL The first modern panties were made for Catherine des Medicis, to allow her to ride on horseback without going side-saddle.