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TIL ancient Greek legends of Hyperborea, a land abundant in gold from whence the north wind blows and where griffins roam, may draw from the Dzungarian Gate mtn pass connecting China and Central Asia. There's even a (more farfetched) theory linking the legendary griffin to the area's dino fossils.

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grQby TIL the University of Miami's football team is named the Hurricanes and it's mascot is an ibis due to it's opening it's doors for the first time after the deadly 1926 Miami Hurricane
NXXaE TIL that Best Foods mayo and Hellman’s mayo are one and the same. So if their logos and packaging look similar, it’s because when Best Foods bought Hellmans they decided to merge the branding to retain Hellman’s loyal customers. Another example is Dreyer’s and Edy’s ice cream.
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9wN4r TIL The Nagant M1895 is one of the few revolvers that can successfully use a silencer. This is possible because the ammunition's casing extends over the projectile and the cylinder slides forward when cocked. When fired these elements create a gas seal that prevents gas from venting out the sides.