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TIL Milunka Savić was recognised as the most-decorated female combatant in the entire history of warfare.

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7bLM TIL that Donkey Kong was so named because his creator believed ‘donkey’ meant 'stupid’ in English and wanted to convey the impression that the character was a “Stupid Ape”
J9KV TIL that elephants can tell your ethnicity by listening to your voice, sniffing out your scent and even recognizing your clothing. This allows them to avoid humans who have regular conflicts with elephants.
xJeg TIL in 2006 the US government funded a study on the ‘spiritual effects’ of magic mushrooms. Two months after the study, 79% of the participants reported increased well-being or satisfaction.
JY8gv TIL Duracell had a mascot called the Duracell Bunny that debuted 15 years before the Energizer Bunny. In 1988, Duracell's trademark had lapsed. Sensing an opportunity, Duracell's North American rival, Energizer, created a parody that we all know today as the Energizer Bunny.
5YQYQ TIL of May 35th, the date Chinese dissidents use to fool the censors when commemorating the anniversary of Tiananmen Square, June 4th, 1989