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TIL The first airborne Catholic mass was held aboard the Hindenburg. The candles weren't lit.

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V0QB TIL In 1958, The Lumbee Indians of NC learned of a KKK rally being held in the woods nearby. They attacked the KKK rally and broke it up. The Klan was never active in the area again.
rNBM0 TIL that in WW1, the British Army would allow groups of friends to volunteer together and let them serve in the same units in return. As a result, casualties to these "Pals batallions" would wreak havoc to entire communities in Britain.
67Om TIL that the key ingredient in most dryer sheets is beef fat
N70bP TIL the male platypus is venomous and the venom is painful, immediate, long-lasting, and impervious to painkillers.
0wxb1 TIL that pink flamingos are more aggressive than white ones, as an healthy flamingo that is an efficient feeder, which is demonstrated by its colourful feathers will have more time and energy to be aggressive and dominant when feeding.