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TIL Sea Otters are the reason kelp forests exist off the coast of California

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ddLK TIL camels were originally adapted to the arctic, not the desert.
E1rdx TIL that the first animal balloons were made by Aztecs around year 1300, using real animal intestines; stomachs and bladders were also used. The intestines would be cleaned, sealed, filled with air and twisted to make dog and donkey shapes. These balloons were used as a sacrifice for gods.
AraB TIL that Harper Lee received one year’s wages as a Christmas gift from a friend to write whatever she wanted. She used her time off to write “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
OGLlX TIL IN 2018 homicides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada exceeded that of New York City
Y7vev TIL that the acronym RMS stands for Royal Mail Ship. Originally, it was "Royal Mail Steamer," signifying that the Titanic was hired to transport mail. The Postal Museum's collection of plans below illustrates the location of the Post Office and Mail Room, which were located on decks.