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TIL that white roses are placed by 9/11 memorial staff to signify someone’s birthday.

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1aE58 TIL that in 2017, church leaders in Papua New Guinea were concerned by a report that the Governor-General had been requested to sign 666 writs for an upcoming election. They were reassured by the Electoral Commissioner that the number merely reflected 6 copies of each writ for 111 electorates
NXrP6 TIL that flying fish escape underwater predators by launching themselves through the air and gliding for hundreds of meters. However, if they fly too high, they encounter another predator in the air: frigatebirds.
lo5K1 TIL In 2019, the Royal Canadian Mint has released its first-ever Canada-shaped coin. The $50 pure silver piece shows an iconic bird or mammal from each province and territory shaped like the landmass it represents
ADmw TIL: Americans are 8 times more likely to be killed by a police officer than by a terrorist.
e0V7D Today I learned that most condoms are not vegan.