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TIL that the taxonomic name for the endangered western lowland gorilla is Gorilla gorilla gorilla

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d719 TIL The entire Norwegian police force only fired 3 shots during 2014.
rNkk0 TIL the hanging boxes on power lines are called Stockbridge dampers and mitigate specific vertical movement (called Aeolian vibration) in the cables that would otherwise result in stress fatigue and potential separation. This is the same vibration that destroyed the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940.
kLRg TIL that when watermelons are grilled or baked they lose their granular texture and can even be used as meat substitute, a “watermelon steak”.
5EK9 TIL a medium-sized dog has the same environmental cost as a SUV
y6kw TIL The Czech Republic changed their name to Czechia without running it by their citizens first. The name has been overwhelming unpopular amongst Czechs.