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TIL of Albert. A Black-browed albatross that became stuck in the northern Atlantic in the 1960s and has been visiting British Gannet colonies for over 50 years searching for a mate he can never find.

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k5Je TIL a 34-year-old man suffered severe bleeding under the skin after pumping cocaine into his urethra. Complications destroyed his penis, nine fingers, and parts of his legs. The penis fell off by itself. His penis had remained erect for three days
VMeg4 TIL that in 1987, Guns n Rose’s Axl Rose slept with drummer Steve Adler’s girlfriend, recorded it, and added it into their hit song, Rocket Queen
9Y14X TIL: The USA long held the record for having the World's Tallest Chair --until 2014 when St. Florian, Austria's, great Lutz chair left much worldwide lesser giant furniture in the dust. XXXLutz and Holzleimbauwerk Wiehag GmbH worked together to build the epic seat that stands almost 100 feet tall.
W7ED9 TIL of "The Dip", a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide used to clean lead off of suppressors and other firearm parts. The resulting chemical reaction dissolves the lead into lead acetate, which can cause lead poisoning from simple contact with the dermis (skin).
Y1OW TIL A single speck of dust is half way in size between an atom and the Earth.