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TIL Manatees regulate their buoyancy by storing and releasing farts

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5V1wQ TIL that William Adams, known as Miura Anjin in Japanese and the first Englishman to reach Japan, served as a key advisor in Shogunate during his stay in Japan from 1600 to 1620. He helped boost foreign trade and ship manufacturing in Japan.
Y7Gor TIL That The Inventor of the Pringles Can, Fredric Baur, Was So Proud of His Design That He Was Partially Buried in One
eWb4 TIL that Victorinox the manufacturer of the Swiss Army Knife lost 40% of its business due to the 9/11 attack.
e08Jg TIL the "Woman Yelling at Cat" meme lady was yelling at her friends for publicly exposing the fact that her husband was abusing her. He later committed suicide.
jNpxp TIL Rubber ducks naturally inspire water play that develops muscle strength and coordination. With their bright color, smooth texture, and (for some) squeaky or quacky sounds, rubber ducks sharpen toddlers’ senses