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TIL that back on June 3rd 1980 a computer chip costing 46 cents malfunctioned and almost started World War III.

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JYAPV TIL that Bob Barker stepped down as host of Miss USA/Universe pageants after 20 years after his request that fur prizes for the contestants be removed was refused. Following his wife's death Barker became a staunch advocate for animal rights.
awNbJ TIL of the Giant Moa, a flightless bird twice as tall as a person and as heavy as a panda. It went extinct in the 16th century
E1VMP TIL wild bottlenose dolphins can have bold and shy personalities just like people according to studies. Such differing personality traits were shown to be key to their survival because it was observed how these play into social cohesion, communication and taking chances to secure food resources.
rVxw TIL printers from Canon, Xerox, others add nearly-invisible dots to each printed page containing encoded print date and serial number of printer
d89QQ TIL of “The Ghost Heart” - a human heart decellularized, leaving only the connective tissue which can be used in artificial organ and tissue regeneration.