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TIL that a species of Australian lizard is abandoning egg laying in favour of live birth

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dDKZ7 TIL that not only was a replica of the stolen painting "Portrait of the Duke of Wellington" put in the first Bond movie (Dr. No) as a sight gag, but the replica painting was also stolen.
1aE8W TIL There are currently 44 publicly acknowledged closed cities in Russia. It’s believed that an additional 15 or so closed cities exist in Russia, but their names and locations have not been publicly disclosed
GEdg TIL 80% of the SR-71 Blackbird’s thrust at Mach 3.2 was generated from its ability to harness energy from the shock waves it created, thanks to special retractable spikes in front of its inlets. Its engines generated the other 20% of thrust.
neLn9 TIL: An estimated 8 million war horses were killed in conflict during WW I. They were used to help carry food, water, ammunition & medical supplies. More than a million dogs were also killed. They were used as messengers, sentries, rescuers, and small beasts of burden
6E7dZ TIL In Japan in 1968, 4 bank employees were transporting 300M¥ in the trunk of a car. They were stopped by a young police officer, who claimed dynamite was on the car. When he crawled under to check and smoke came billowing out, they ran away. The “officer” then got in the car and drove away.