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TIL a hunter in Brazil was "hugged" to death by a Giant Anteater. Anteaters have strong arms and long claws that can easily lacerate people.

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Z8aoG TIL that in 2004 a flawless diamond worth $300,000 was attached to the nose cone of each Jaguar Formula One car in order to promote the film Ocean’s 12. On the first lap of the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the drivers crashed into a barrier, and the diamond was lost.
YpObG TIL 46 out of 50 states have an agreement with big tobacco, where they are given disbursements based off the sale of cigarettes. As Non Participating Manufacturers (Vapes & Eliquid) enter the market the states begin to lose hundreds of millions. Here is NY's as an example.
XEEl6 Spies used it as a secret weapon. A president tumbled from it. Hitler wanted it destroyed. Just what made this train so intriguing?
NXeQe TIL a pair of dogs were awarded UK's Dickin Medal for guiding their owners and others to safety during the Twin Towers 9/11 attacks
pEwG TIL an estimated 400 women disguised themselves as men to fight in the US Civil War, including one whose cover was blown when she absentmindedly tried to put her pants on over her head, thinking they were her dress