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TIL that 2 dogs, Eudy and Tula, saved an entire penguin species (Fairy Penguins) from extinction. There were less than 10 Fairy Penguins at the time due to heavy predation from foxes. However, quickly after Eudy and Tula arrived, the penguin population made a comeback!

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9Y0Br TIL about George Smith, a US test pilot who ejected from his plane at Mach 1.05 (777mph) and survived!
JYoBv TIL that Shakespeare heavily influenced the development of early modern language by creating an estimated 1700 words including common words such as generous, eventful, control, and lonely.
6eVm TIL the first movie about the Titanic was released a month after its sinking, and starred one of its survivors
VBZ4 TIL that Gandhi once sent a letter to his friend urging him not to go to war. This friend was Hitler.
vPbJ8 TIL that on Dec. 16th, 1997 over 600 Japanese children with epilepsy were hospitalized with seizures after watching a Pokemon episode featuring strong strobe light effects. The episode has not been aired since.