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TIL that only the Dutch use a special sign called a ‘krul’ or a ‘flourish of approval’ to indicate approval of schoolwork and other written documents.

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mxy6x TIL Tom DeLonge, the guitarist for Blink-182, co-founded To The Stars Academy, a company dedicated to studying fringe science and UFOs.
9wkOm TIL that Elephant Seals were thought to be extinct by 1884. In 1892 an expedition from the Smithsonian found what could have been the last 8 individuals on Guadalupe Island of which the expedition killed 7 for their collection.
5AGR TIL Brazilian businessman Eike Batista’s wealth has decreased by over 99% between March 2012 and July 2013, from a peak net worth of $32 Billion to $200 million and may hold the record for having been the fastest destroyer of wealth.
p855A TIL only sunfish use their dorsal (top) and anal (bottom) fins for propulsion
9w797 TIL when Wilt Chamberlain had his famous 100 point NBA game, he shot his free throws "granny style." A usually poor free throw shooter, that night he made 86% of his attempts.