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TIL that the Swedish aircraft “The Viggen” is the only aircraft to get an acknowledged radar lock on the SR-71 “Stealth” plane

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N7x7P TIL that, at the height of the Troubles in the UK, a killer whale ventured into the waters of the city Derry. Named Dopey Dick, it drew massive attention, and became a distraction from the conflict. Dick later safely left on its own accord.
w118 TIL Columbus thought manatees were mermaids on Jan 09, 1493 describing them as “not half as beautiful as they are painted.”
p88pA You carry around enough bacteria to fill a large soup can
xyr1 TIL that some believe humans are the only animals with the ability to ask questions. Chimps that learned sign language can answer, but never ask questions. Responsorial singing (one person calls, group responds) might be the way humans started asking and answering questions.
Lnvm TIL 2 rats can have 1 million descendants in just 18 months