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TIL Dolphins have "bromances" in which two males may pair up for as long as 15 years and help each other hook up with females

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R7YXQ TIL of a widespread myth that it was Dmitri Mendeleev who came up with the 40% standard strength for Vodka
16g14 TIL about state adjutants general, who are the commanders of their state's military forces. They are appointed by the Governor in all states and territories that have them (the CMNI and AS doesn't), except for DC where POTUS appoints, and Vermont whose General Assembly elects for a 2-year term.
gOEX TIL That the first treatment for a Judge Dredd film that was passed around Hollywood in the 80’s went through extensive rewrites, eventually becoming Robocop.
PXKe TIL Firefighters are less likely to die on the job than the average U.S. worker.
DOAY TIL Adam Sandler’s 2011 movie “Jack and Jill” was nominated for all 10 Razzie Awards and won every single one.