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TIL Hyenas are phylogenetically closer to cats than to dogs

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wPD1 TIL that in 2004 Walmart transferred six new employees to one of their stores prior to a union vote, to help sway the voting in their favor.
vLYr TIL, in 1585, a Dutch hellburner filled with 800 tons of gunpowder and rocks killed 800 Spaniards. A tsunami arose in the river, the ground shook for miles around and a dark cloud covered the area. The blast was felt 35 km away in Ghent. It has been described as an early weapon of mass destruction.
4kPNN TIL Sheb Wooley's song "The Purple People Eater" was initially rejected by MGM Records. However, the song resonated with the young people at MGM, who would gather in a group of up to 50 people to listen to it during lunch. Afterwards, MGM reconsidered and released the song.
J9jQ TIL Kids In Cars 12 Times More Distracting For Drivers Than Talking On Cell Phones
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