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TIL lead is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors

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ANl6n TIL The Californian seagull is landlocked Utah's state bird
XEVjj TIL: On 17 April 1955, Einstein experienced internal bleeding caused by the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He refused surgery, saying, "I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share; it is time to go. I will do it elegantly."
7QgP TIL In 1992, a man in Texas was sent to death row for murdering his kids by arson. He was executed by lethal injection in 2004. In 2009, through advances in technology, it was found that the fire was likely accidental. According to an expert, “There was no item of evidence that indicated arson.”
VD50 TIL that an Alabama bloodhound joined a half marathon after her owner let her out to go pee. She ran the entire 13.1 miles and finished 7th.
d81KZ TIL Carl Linneaus once proposed a clock made from different breeds of flowers, based when they opened and closed throughout the day.