Post * WdgL — Curious Curator

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TIL that every single spy that Hitler thought he had in Britain was a double agent under British control.

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aQJ TIL that in the case of a female president, the male spouse is described as first gentleman.

awaOA TIL Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected prime mister of indipendentCongo was assassinated by British MI6 and American CIA, in an effort to preserve Congo's mineral resources as a western asset.

OoOwY TIL that “sea serpent” myths likely originated from Oarfish. This sometimes 50 foot long fish is known to surface with its head and “crown” out of the water, seemingly searching for something. They usually die after surfacing, however.

yVrDl TIL There are more than 400 documented archaeological sites in Canada's Ukkusiksalik National Park, including Ak&lungiqtautitalik, meaning “place of the rope game” noted for a large, distinctive stone feature. However, Ak&lungiqtautitalik is not currently open to visitors

kr77 TIL: The densest wood in the world Lignum Vitae is also self lubricating, it’s been used for hundreds of years on ships, and was used for the main shaft bearings on the first Nuclear Submarine in 1955.