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TIL that the body of Vladimir Lenin, founder of the Soviet Union, has been preserved since his death in 1924, and is on display in Red Square

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OoZw6 TIL that William Hitler, nephew of Adolf Hitler served in the US Navy and fought against his uncle during World War II. After the war, he changed his name into William Patrick Stuart-Houston and received American citizenship.
N7G9N TIL that squirrels aren't just herbivores that eat nuts and such, but also eat birds, frogs, lizards and even cannibalize other dead squirrels.
jNx4N TIL after Steve Jobs discovered a loophole that allowed a 6-month grace period before requiring a license plate on a leased car, Jobs would lease the same Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG every six months in order to avoid having a plate
Gke4 TIL in 1992, a UK regulation required dance clubs to provide free water and chill-out rooms in response to a number of Ecstasy-related injuries and deaths
p1PQ TIL When larger Kangaroos are chased they will often lead their pursuer to water, then once standing submerged to the chest, the kangaroo will attempt to drown the attacker.