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TIL that killer whales are actually dolphins

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999Q TIL that the characteristic steam plumes that rise from the streets of NYC are caused by a massive pipe network that carries steam (at 175°C) used for energy and cleaning solutions. It’s the biggest of its kind in the world and it’s been around since 1882.
kJxG4 TIL in 2016 film composer John Williams became the first person ever to be awarded the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award that wasn't an actor or director.
m1Zro TIL, of the 3,000 slaves freed by the British in exchange for fighting during the American War for Independence (called the Black Loyalists), after relocating to Nova Scotia for a time, 1,200 ended up going to Africa in 1792 to become part of the new settlement of Sierra Leone
E1y1V TIL that Animal Planet made a video, showing what would it looked like, if people mated like angler fish.
EgOjp TIL Sharks are older than trees