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TIL A Male tortoise weighing 550 lb named Adwaita (Meaning one and only) was born in 1750 and died in 2006.

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yVJJe TIL about Gung Haggis Fat Choy, a cultural event originating from Vancouver. The event originated to mark the coincidence of the Scottish cultural celebration of Robert Burns Day (25 Jan) with the Chinese New Year, but has come to represent a celebration of combining cultures in untraditional ways
9dxX TIL the first known robot was created around 400-350 BC and was a steam powered “pigeon” that was able to fly about 200 meters before it ran out of steam
NXAA8 TIL: Terry Fox ran the equivalent of 128 marathons in 143 days in an attempt to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research, all despite having lost a leg to cancer. His Marathon of Hope led to the annual Terry Fox Run, which continues to support cancer research globally. 🇨🇦🏃‍♂️
dDZkd TIL that Kit Kat Bars come in over 200 flavors. Soy Sauce, Matcha, Orange, Blueberry, Lemon Vinegar, Yuzu, Blood Orange, Salt, Banana, Fruit Parfait, Melon, Muscat, Maple Syrup, Red Bean Soup, Cherry Blossom... just to name a few.
6E8Lm TIL Army vet Gregory Holeman needed a ride to the hospital, but his care via the Veteran's Admin. didn't cover a 911 ambulance. He asked his sister to call a social worker but she misdialed and Jimmy John's answered; so JJ delivery driver Zack Hillmer (a U.S. Navy vet) drove him to the hospital.