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TIL that in recognition of their “formal attire,” tuxedo cats are the only felines admitted to the Metropolitan Opera

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dO47 TIL in June of 1985 a drunk student hijacked a Boeing in Norway demanding to talk to the prime minister. He later surrendered in exchange of more beer.
5YxOR TIL in Anchorage, Alaska, many large animals, such as moose, are hit by vehicles. While Motorists get first rights to roadkill; Charity groups sign up to collect large roadkill and the meat is donated to the needy.
Yp1LP TIL that brake and tail lights are red because this colour has the highest wavelength in the colour spectrum making it visible in longer distances, even with fog.
nWEMG TIL that ancient people believed that there was a type of Amber (Lyngurium) made of petrified cat urine
4X6YJ TIL that in the 1800's, Lobster was only considered suitable food for the poor, and prisons weren't allowed to feed inmates lobster more than 3 time a week because it was “cruel and unusual” punishment.