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TIL that in Japanese, being bisexual is referred to as "Nitoryu", or "Dual-wielding"

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1a7jO TIL of the great escape attempt of Juan, an Andean spectacled bear in Berlin zoo. Juan paddled across a moat using a log as a raft, scaled a wall and then finally appeared to commandeer a bicycle before being shot with a tranquiliser gun.
O0EY TIL that only apes, elephants, and some dolphins, whales, and birds can pass the mirror self-awareness test
R7Eol TIL that Ken Eto, the first American-Asian leader in the mafia, was shot 3 times in the head at close range. After the hitmen ran, he climbed out of the car, walked a few blocks over to the nearest pharmacy and politely asked for medical attention. He lived to 84.
vKX8 TIL that in addition to the sword taps on the shoulder, one was often slapped across the face when being knighted. These together were “the last affronts he could accept without redress.”
4kgQw TIL that the original Samsung Galaxy Note was criticised for being "too big" with it's 5.3" screen, and that people would look "like a fool" holding the phone up to use the video call function.