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TIL that Killer whales bully, attack and sometimes kill Great White sharks and thus drive them away from certain areas. Scientist are looking into using Killer whales’ sounds in order to drive sharks off and make some coastal areas safer for beachgoers.

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4ROw TIL in 1680, the Pueblo Indians of N.M., unified by leader Popé, drove off their Spanish oppressors for 12 years. Because of this, they were able to save their culture and beliefs, which still exist today. The Pueblo Revolt is considered the most successful Indian rebellion in American history.
4kLgN TIL that classically trained actor Christopher Lee released a heavy metal album based on the life of 7th century Emperor Charlemagne and released a follow-up album three years later.
9wW86 TIL Tyler Perry has a private pilot license, and is a massive RC plane enthusiast and pilot. He owns a hangar full of massive RC planes, including an A380, 747, and a bunch of others.
4kOOJ TIL about Project West Ford, a Cold War project done by MIT on behalf of the US military. It was an attempt to create an artificial ionosphere around the Earth by launching millions of copper needles into orbit.
ANDg4 TIL that in 1984, in Mt. Laurel, NJ (25 minutes northeast of Philadelphia, PA), a man released 120 Italian Wall Lizards around his home to combat an insect problem. The insect problem was not fixed and today there are thousands across the County.