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TIL polarized glasses can make water appear more transparent and are commonly used by fishermen

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1awR7 TIL flatfishes, originally used as evidence against Darwin’s theory of evolution, have come to be understood as incredible examples for the theory
QNJG6 TIL of the documentary: Born Rich, made by Jamie Johnson (great-grandson to the founder of Johnson & Johnson) about the experiences of those who were born into the ultra-wealthy. For producing and releasing the film, Jamie was deemed by his peers to be a "traitor to his class".
9Yj1D TIL, you can be cremated and and turned into a “Natural Reef” which is eco-friendly.
wLYYW TIL The US has a cluster bomb which drops a fine cloud of carbon powder filaments, that destroys power stations and power lines
j6rbE TIL that the USS Bonhomme Richard is named after the Richard of Poor Richard's Almanack