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TIL that in recent years, dozens of North Korean "ghost ships," often with deceased crew members onboard, have washed up along the Japanese coast.

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4XeYb TIL that a guy called Xia Boyu lost both his legs climbing Mt. Everest after giving his sleeping bag to a sick teammate. Aged 69 he tried it again and became the second double amputee to scale Everest.
M7VNV TIL: That steam locomotives were invented before the bicycle. (1804 vs 1817)
R7n9l TIL that cheetahs are so shy & awkward that some zoos provide them with "support dogs" to tackle their social anxiety!!
Qdo9 TIL the reason why some lactose intolerant people can still eat some cheese and yoghurt without symptoms is because the lactase had already been metabolized by bacteria when processed.
O0DX TIL Chili’s has raised more than $30 million of its $50 million, 10-year commitment to St. Jude. Once completed, the donation will be the largest donation from a single partner campaign in St. Jude history.