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TIL, a group of zebras can be called a "dazzle" of zebras.

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a8NNJ TIL In 1983 heavy metal fan and author Stephen King was so annoyed when the local radio station changed its rock format that be bought the station to switch back to play what he wanted
NN8E TIL the Yale Club of New York City had sufficient foresight and finances to purchase enough alcohol to quench the thirst of its members throughout the entire 14 years of Prohibition.
D1EBP TIL that John Paul Jones, the “Father of the American Navy”, a legendary admiral after whom warships were named, was born simply “John Paul”. He added “Jones” when he joined the U.S. Navy because he was a criminal fugitive from England.
ZkmD TIL that reality show ‘The Voice’ has yet to create any new singing stars, but has effectively rejuvenated the careers of its celebrity judges.
Ypm9G TIL of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the fattest man on Earth at 610 kg (1,340 lb), he started losing weight in 2013 and by 2017 after only 4 years he had successfully lost 542 kg (1,195 lb) and reached an healthy weight of 68 kg (150 lb), it was the biggest weight loss ever recorded