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TIL That there are 3 raptor species (known by Aboriginals as 'Firehawks') in Australia that intentionally spread wildfires by grabbing a burning stick from a wildfire, flying it to a new area and drop it. Small mammals run from the blaze, which are scooped up by the birds.

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D1BgJ TIL that in 1975 George R. R. Martin wrote a short story titled "The Last Superbowl" which depicted the last game of real sports to ever be played due to the rise in popularity of simulated sports. The fictional game took place in January 2016 between the Green Bay Packers and The Hoboken Jets.
4kaA6 TIL of Mettbröchen, a German dish served as raw minced pork spread on a roll and sprinkled with raw onions.
WjWB TIL that the non-profit Susan G. Komen for the Cure has sued several other, often small defenseless, nonprofits for using the words “for the cure” or the color pink.
jnva TIL that the diamond engagement ring is one of the bigest scams in history.
wL1XJ TIL of the CSI Effect. Due to popular TV shows exaggerating the capabilities and techniques of forensic science in criminal investigations, many jurors have begun to demand a greater amount of evidence from the prosecution during trials, raising the standard of proof needed for a conviction.