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TIL Boss Tweed was convicted in 1877 of stealing between $25 and 45 million of NYC taxpayer money through corruption, but later estimates puts that figure as high as $200 million ($5 billion in 2023)

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VaBQ TIL that a group of penguins in the water is called a “raft.” A group of penguins on land is called a “waddle.”
ne4Nd TIL that Oscar winner Marion Cotillard is both a 9/11 denier and doubts the moon landing.
n0kB TIL The children’s book “Rascal” became popular in Japan in the 1970’s which let to a mass importation of pet raccoons for kids. When people realized raccoons are TERRIBLE pets they were released and there are wild raccoons causing problems in Japan to this day.
m9y TIL first aid training is required to get a driver’s license in Germany in order to ensure that in the event of an accident other drivers will be able to help
16OgV TIL the Hass Avocado, which accounts for more than 80% of US avocado crop, was patented in 1935 after an accidental seedling grew fruit that Hass' children liked and brought to his attention.