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Y76pv TIL: That there is an area of the UK simply referred to as the "Black Country". It's said that the Black Country gained its name in the mid 19th century from the smoke from the many thousands of ironworks and forges. The term is used as a marketing tool to sell and promote the West Midlands.
GYbgE TIL that the Soviets were the first to land on Mars
kOyE TIL that a famous Texas Ranger owned a set of pistols with no triggers. The guns are fired by cocking and releasing the hammers.
XELG8 TIL Pilot fish can form sort of symbiotic relationships with sharks to the point where if their shark is caught, the pilot fish will follow the boat that took it and become distressed when it can't find it or isn't near its "host" shark.
VBgv0 TIL that African elephants can distinguish between human languages and can avoid those considered a threat