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TIL about the Pakasuchus Kapilimai, a crocodile-like creature from the Cretaceous period that had long legs and mammal-like teeth. Also referred to as the Cat Crocodile.

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epnlb TIL that the Goiâna disaster, largely considered to be the worst radiological disaster of all time, was caused in part by a security guard skipping work to take his family to see 'Herbie Goes Bananas'.
OGxWL TIL Senna remains a national hero in Brazil. His grave attracts more visitors than the graves of John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley combined.
OypY TIL that an idea from Donald Duck comic was used to raise a sunken ship, and the prior art from the comic may have been used to deny a patent on the ship raising method
xVr1b TIL: A record exists called "Friends from the Beginning - Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix" contrary to the album's title and claims in the liner notes, Hendrix doesn't contribute anything to the recording. Little Richards involvement in some of the songs has also been called into question.
J9aB TIL Forgetting Is Key To A Healthy Mind: Letting go of memories supports a sound state of mind, a sharp intellect–and superior recall