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TIL about thanatologists, people who study death, dying, loss, and grief from multiple perspectives (medical, physical, psychological, spiritual, ethical, and more).

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nePZr TIL that the only known albino gorilla was found in Spanish Guinea and was later moved to Barcelona zoo. He was named "Snowflake" and supplied the nickname for Ronald Koeman when he was a Barcelona player.
grPE7 TIL in 1956, the U.S. Air Force attempted but were unable to shoot down a runaway drone in southern California. All their rockets fell, causing large brushfires and damaging homes and vehicles in the city of Palmdale. 1,000 acres (400 ha) were burned. It became known as the "Battle of Palmdale".
x9P7 TIL a group of Muslims from a York mosque managed to pacify an English Defense League rally by offering the protesters tea, biscuits, and a chance to play football inside with worshipers
v1wGr TIL Elvis Presley's granddaughter is married to the Door Warrior from Mad Max: Fury Road
W0bL TIL that Wladimir Klitschko auctioned off his 1996 Olympic gold medal in March 2012 for charity. The buyer payed $1 million but immediatly returned it because he wanted it to stay in the family.