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TIL the Mount Fuji sign is seen on cross-sectional imaging and is indicative of a tension pneumocephalus.

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P1NJO TIL the White House was open to the public until the early 20th century. In 1829, 20,000 citizens followed President Andrew Jackson back after his inauguration. The rowdy crowd packed the White House, forcing Jackson to flee to a hotel. Aides eventually lured them out with tubs of whiskey and OJ.
PYpkJ TIL the hat worn by Indiana Jones was bought from 'Herbert Johnson' in London. The store still exists today and sells the exact same hat, now called the 'Raiders Rabbit Poet' for £365 ($460)
VB5AD TIL that not only does the Australian King Brown or Mulga snake have one of the largest venom outputs of any snake, it doesn’t just strike, but latches on and chews to maximise envenomation. It specialises in eating other snakes and has significant resistance to their venom.
x6Z07 TIL about Makt Myrkranna, a supposed Icelandic translation of Bram Stoker's Dracula which was later discovered to be a complete rewrite of the story.
e8jL TIL Finland has been ranked to have worlds most free press 12 times since 2002 by Reporters Without Borders. USA ranked 41st in 2016.