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TIL that in Russia, bears are addicted to jet fuel, and the sniff it to get high, and then pass out.

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Wkwmd TIL that when Einstein's first marriage was failing, he and his wife decided to try and continue the relationship for the sake of their children. However, Einstein compiled a list of cruel demands that his wife must adhere to, including "you will stop speaking to me, if I request it".
W7VBL TIL that using 'Vale' instead of 'RIP' for obituaries is unique to Australia. This is quite common in Australia, and is frequently seen in the media. Vale is Latin for farewell and is considered a non-religious version of RIP.
gMQoW TIL turtle can outrun a crocodile
EgV4x TIL that the Emperor Domitian (1st century AD) was so sensitive about his baldness that he wrote a book on the subject of hair care.
9Y197 TIL: The Empire of the Inca was bigger than Ottoman Turkey, bigger than Ming China, in fact, the largest in the world around 500 years ago