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TIL someone made a font out of gerrymandered congressional districts

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Z85pv TIL that doves and pigeons are the same bird. In English, the smaller species tend to be called "dove" and the larger ones "pigeon". The distinction is not consistent, and does not exist in most other languages.
wLvYY TIL that Shaquille O'Neal, who was known to be one of the most dominant big man to ever step on the NBA floor had only 1 3-pointer made in his career. He is also a 15-time NBA all-star and a Hall of Famer who averaged 24 points and 11 rebounds in his career.
9YBpM TIL Australian gum-trees have evolved to have highly flammable leaves and bark to encourage bushfires. The leaves and bark are full of oil, making bushfires spread easily and quickly.
nedm9 TIL The Golden Gate Bridge Now Sings
YpKyB TIL Shoveling snow is a known cause for heart attacks - the increase in blood pressure combined with cold air constricting arteries creates the right environment for it to happen.