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TIL Under particular conditions, some volcanic vents can produce large visible smoke rings

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XGRQ TIL that Fazal Din a soldier in the British Indian Army was impaled by a Japanese officers sword. He then turned the tables by removing the sword from his chest and killing 3 japanese Soldiers, 1 of which an officer.
BREb TIL that the rings of Saturn are only 30 to 300 feet thick.
0NgM TIL that the Oarfish is the likely source for most sea serpent tales. And although it’s a deep water species its not to uncommon to see one.
4XN0w TIL: Elton John was inspired by Ryan White to get sober and fight AIDS. White contracted HIV at 13 through a contaminated blood treatment. He was expelled from school and suffered discrimination. He educated the public and raised awareness for HIV/AIDS until his death, age 18, in 1990.
xVJWk TIL Gouldian finch young have unusual mouth markings that biologists find intriguing. One study showed the markings might help finch parents judge the health and age of their chicks. Another study revealed the glowing bumps outside of the beak reflect light, serving as a built-in beacon for feeding.