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TIL that the Dutch government paid over $160.000 for a squirrel bridge that has been used by 11 squirrels in the first 4 years. Last year squirrels used it 263 times. The 10 year average for a crossing is $516.

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Keg9 TIL that in United States military history, more citations for the Medal of Honor have been awarded for falling on grenades to save comrades than any other single act.
dD49 TIL the iconic ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster was never used by the British Government. Instead they saved it incase of German invasion of the UK
4X4XN TIL While filming Mrs. Doubtfire, Robin Williams would walk through the streets of San Francisco in his full Mrs. Doubtfire makeup and costume, and on one occasion he visited a sex shop to buy a large dildo and other toys.
Rjaj TIL that in Ontario, Canada there is a law stating saying “sorry” is not an admissions of guilt.
obKK TIL of Maurice Wilson, who in 1934 died in an attempt to climb Mount Everest by flying halfway around the world, crash-landing on the mountain, and then walking to the summit despite having no experience in either mountaineering or aviation.