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TIL According to studies carried out by Iowa State University, the Pokéwalker is one of the most accurate pedometers ever.

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OoG74 TIL in Tanzania (East Africa), witch hunts have increased as albino deaths have jumped. Accused witches are burned alive.
GR1g TIL: Johnny Depp owes the start of his career to director Wes Craven’s daughter who saw Johnny’s audition photos and said, “He’s beautiful!” Convincing Wes to cast Depp as Glen in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.
VMQrp TIL that in addition to temperature control, spacesuits are white so astronauts are easier to spot against the darkness of space
LkKgV TIL Despite passive and eating only termite and ant, the anteater capable of gutting jaguar and other predators in one slash.
QJ1ZX TIL about the Battle of Drøbak Sound. Under cover of darkness, the Nazis sent their best ship to blockade Oslo, capture the king, and force Norway's surrender. It was foiled by a raggedy training fort and a bold decision to fire on the unidentified ships (video from movie, The Kings Choice)