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TIL That recordings of the Civil War Rebel Yell exist and it was a rhythmic, high pitched, scream

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9wLjr TIL a community of escaped slaves in colonial Brazil founded their own confederated kingdom that lasted for almost 90 years, with a population of around 11,000
OGGP7 TIL a blue whale’s heart weighs as much as a cow.
ZpZ9D TIL of the Mann Gulch Fire in 1949 that claimed the lives of 13 young firefighters. Crew Chief Wag Dodge survived by setting the first known “escape fire” but was unable to convince his men that it was their only hope of survival.
NnyP TIL a mailman noticed a dead body on the porch of a home he was delivering mail to, dismissed it as a Halloween prop and continued on his route. It was the dead homeowner who collapsed and died coming home from work.
Emox TIL the modern polo shirt was designed so the collar would intentionally be popped, preventing the sun from burning tennis players’ necks.