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TIL It took 20,000 hours of underwater repairs but the United States managed to refloat a majority of the battleships sunk at Pearl Harbor. Recovered ships including the USS West Virginia, USS California, USS Tennessee, USS Maryland, and USS Pennsylvania all fought in the Philippines.

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MeLlW TIL There are still 11 countries that don't recognize Croatia as an independent state
ZpMZG TIL that skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, etc. can occur after a traumatic event or with a person suffering from PTSD
rNJL1 TIL The Little White schoolhouse built in 1853 in Ripon, Wisconsin, is the birthplace of the Republican Party. The first meeting was held on March 20, 1854 to fight against the spread of slavery. This meeting and another in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6 led to the formation of the Republican Party.
9Y0GX TIL of the Trans Europe Foot Race where in the 2012 event competitors raced from Italy to Norway. German Peter Partel won with a time of 14 days and 18 hours to complete the 4175 km (2594 mile) course, averaging 283 km (176 miles) per day
4XG6w TIL there are (probably) hidden moose in New Zealand. There hasn't been a confirmed sighting since 1952, but DNA evidence suggests they're still around.