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TIL that hippopotamuses are most closely related to whales

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jNkBN TIL about the Christmas pickle. A supposedly German tradition, where you hide a pickle in the Christmas tree and whoever finds it first gets a reward. Apparently this is a well known tradition in the US, but not of German origin and in fact completely unknown in Germany.
YoEB TIL Disney decided against making Giselle from Enchanted a Disney Princess because they would have to pay for lifelong rights to Amy Adams’ image.
pKB8 TIL customer service reps can see what you’re typing before you hit send.
oBMWY TIL practically all male nudity in Hollywood uses prosthetic penises
OG7P1 TIL that rats emit high-pitched squeaks that are considered their "laughter", which are out of the range of human hearing, in response to being tickled.