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TIL that a group of hippos is called a "bloat".

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JYxVj TIL of Jenny Wade, she was the only civilian casualty of The Battle of Gettysburg. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers from both armies were casualties in the 3 day battle, the most costly in US history. Wade was killed by a stray bullet while kneading dough in her kitchen.
8aZgP TIL Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes author) was called upon to help solve a real life crime. His help kept an innocent man from spending life in prison.
yQLNw TIL Jake Lloyd was bullied so much after his role in the phantom menace his acting career, life and childhood were ruined and he got into a high speed chase after yelling at his mom for getting him the role and ruining his life which he never forgave her for.
6EADJ TIL that the bodies on display in "Bodies: The Exhibition" were likely not donated voluntarily. They are believed to be the remains of executed prisoners.
oR5vA TIL that flight crews who are unfamiliar with each other are more prone to making errors.