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TIL: Hitler was in Germany illegally for nearly 7 years, could not run for public office, and should've been deported.

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4XyGw TIL: A Giant Tortoise, the last confirmed sighting of which, was in 1906, was discovered in 2019. The female Tortoise was discovered on Fernandia, an active shield volcano on the Galapagos Islands.
KOrkw In 1965, a Japanese company called Yamasa Clock created a personal-fitness pedometer called the Manpo-kei, which means “10,000 steps meter.” The Japanese character for 10,000 looks almost like a person walking or running, which is likely how the gadget-maker landed on the name—and the number. It’s also an easy goal to remember, especially when accompanied by a sketch of a person who’s literally walking. But that benchmark wasn’t based on any scientific evidence. There's no magic number of steps that can ensure your heart health.
b9jE TIL that the Three Stooges were on Hitler’s personal death list.
5VyAp TIL of Mrs Mills' Piano - a 1905 Steinway upright piano at Abbey Road Studios. Its "characteristic out-of-tune honky tonk sound" has been featured on countless albums. Paul McCartney tried to buy it, but was refused.
XE1lP TIL of Heart Attack Grill, a Las Vegas restaurant where people over 350 lbs. eat free. 3 people have died while eating there, and the only vegan option on their menu is cigarettes.