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TIL Blue whales can eat half a million calories in a single mouthful

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mxgDM TIL that the ball shaped Experimental Geodetic Satellite "AJISAI" (EGS) was launched by Japan in the mid 80s is still functioning today. Originally intended as a test subject for their launch vehicle that could then map exact positions for isolated Japanese islands.
Wr84 TIL that Red Bull recommends that the drink should not be mixed with alcohol. It’s even printed on the can.
8eek8 TIL The British and American versions of Dennis the Menace were created independently and released on the same day in March 1951
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AD6VB TIL Vin Diesel wants to reach 10 movies in the F&F franchise because he promised Paul Walker.