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ZpV9v TIL in the 1970s American authorithies along a nonprofit group founded by fishermen, threw around 2 million old tires into the coast of Ft. Lauderdale to creat an artificial reef which would help the growth of new coral. Instead they created an ecological disaster.
jNyRj TIL that even though they are often the butt of many “French Surrender” jokes, Frances military is actually the most successful and prolific of all the European military powers. Out of 168 battles fought since 387BC they won 109,fought 10 to a draw, and lost 49.
mxLKx TIL about a tigress Machli who killed a 4.26 meters (14 feet) crocodile.
wRLJ TIL that IRS scammers have been known to call in a violent emergency to the victim’s residence, which triggers a SWAT team response. This activity, called “Swatting,” is why one should simply terminate a call with scammers instead of escalating.
x6jE7 TIL that Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana by Cesare Cardini, an Italian-American who opened a restaurant there to escape Prohibition restrictions.