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TIL Steller's Sea Cow was wiped out by hunting in less than 30 years since discovered...

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4XEDg TIL Zimbabwe's bank balance was a total of just $217 at the start of 2013
b6nmQ TIL in 2009, Bob Dylan was detained in New Jersey after he wandered into the yard of a home that had a "For Sale" sign on it. Not recognizing Bob Dylan, the home's occupants became spooked by his appearance, and called 911. He was then taken to his tour bus where he had to verify his identity.
VMlOp TIL about the Italian Unabomber, who placed tiny explosive devices inside everyday objects, including tomato sauce, a Nutella jar, and an egg, in public spaces in parts of Italy. Numerous people, including children, lost fingers and limbs. The bomber operated from 1994 to 2006 and remains unknown.
Rv68 TIL Walt Disney specified that Cinderella Castle at Disney World would be just short enough not to require a flashing red aircraft warning light on top distracting from the “magic.”
XbpP TIL about thirteen-year-old Yoko Moriwaki the “Japanese Anne Frank,” who kept a diary about her life during WWII. She was killed by the atomic bomb in her home town of Hiroshima and her diary was later published by her brother.