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TIL that the characterization of Jack Sparrow is based off Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards

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d8WL9 TIL cats are one of only a few rare mammals that are unable to tell if food is sweet
QJy1X TIL that there is a security system designed in South Africa to protect against the abundance of carjackers. The security system is just an under mounted flamethrower that the driver can use to light potential thieves on fire. It is completely legal in South Africa.
VBAbk TIL that when Black South African soldiers returned home after serving in WW2 they were offered bikes and shoes for their service. Whereas White South African soldiers had brand new homes built for them by the government.
d1EZ TIL of the Steller’s sea cow. At up to thirty feet long, it was one of the largest mammals to have ever lived. It was famous among sailors because its meat was reportedly delicious and lasted for months without spoiling. Within twenty seven years of its discovery, it was hunted to extinction.
LQk7r TIL: In 2021, 65% of all sold cars in Norway were pure electric. Tesla had the biggest market share with 12% (of all car type sales). Almost 20% of the country's entire fleet is now electric.