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TIL Pigeon racing is the sport of releasing specialized, trained homing pigeons.

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nWNyr TIL that Fahrenheit and Celsius meet at -40°F (-40°C)
4XPVa TIL A six year old girl in the UK found a secret message inside a Christmas card "Please help us and notify human rights organisation." It was allegedly written by a prisoner working in a Chinese factory. Tesco (British supermarket) suspended production of cards at the factory.
1DPW TIL the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is the biggest national tragedy in Sweden’s modern history even though it occurred in Asia. They lost more citizens (543) than any other Western country.
9vLG TIL Winnie-the-Pooh’s real name is Edwin Bear.
OGeER TIL the Royal Navy transfers battle awards and honours from ship to ship that bear the same name. So the upcoming frigate "HMS London" which will serve until the late 21st century will carry the battle honours from HMS London, the 40 gun warship from 1630s and the awards from all 15 others since.