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TIL people who work at U.S. nuclear power plants are exposed to less radiation than what is given off by the granite walls inside the U.S. Capitol Building

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YRL7 TIL that the dolphin that played Flipper on the TV show committed suicide by refusing to breathe
nmxb TIL That “Steak and Blowjob Day” is a thing, March 14th. Who needs Christmas anymore?
YpDwx TIL that NFL stadiums pour fabric softener over all the turf on the field so static electricity doesn't make the turf stick to the jerseys, pants, cleats, etc.
Ekgw TIL that American tennis player, Vitas Gerulaitis, after losing to Jimmy Connors in 16 consecutive matches and then winning in 17th, commented: “And let that be a lesson to you all. Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row!”
ny9P TIL that when the African Grey parrot N'kisi first met Jane Goodall, he recognized her from a photograph and asked “Got a chimp?” It is claimed that this was a possible display of a sense of humor.