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TIL that animals’ “languages” have regional dialects.

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R5jGw TIL in 1000 AD, four kings fought in the naval Battle of Svolder. The kings of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway ambushed Viking King Olaf, who had only 11 ships against their 70. Despite a fierce last stand, Olaf leaped into the sea—his body was never found, and some claim he may yet return.
6A08 TIL Titanic’s fourth funnel was fake, added to make the ship look more powerful (and symmetrical). A bit like putting a dummy exhaust on a car.
Wk1kN TIL that name of The Three Musketeers candy bar was inspired by three different flavored pieces in each package (chocolate, strawberry and vanilla). Rising costs and WW2 restrictions on sugar led to consolidation into a single chocolate bar.
5Wkn TIL that Festivus is a real parody holiday invented by a man in the 1960’s and celebrated by his family. His son went on to become a screenwriter for Seinfeld and incorporated it into the script, popularizing the holiday.
arEo TIL a man survived 13 months on a deserted island by drinking turtle’s blood and rain water.