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4kAGb TIL: There are at least 3 known sets of Auschwitz tattoo stamps, 2 sets are in Museums and one was sold at an auction in 2021 to much outcry. It contains stamps of interchangeable needles to permanently brand numbers onto skin and the auction included an original Nazi instruction booklet.
l7GvK TIL that the Sun has a (very hot) "atmosphere" ~5x bigger than the rest of the Sun
WkM9d TIL when the first chimp was launched into space, the button he was trained to press to receive a treat malfunctioned & he received electric shock after electric shock. “I never seen such terror on a chimp’s face,” said his trainer on his return.
J1a81 TIL The word "shark" was used to describe a predatory and dangerous person before sharks (the animals) were called that. Until the 16th century, they were known as "sea dogs."
M8RA TIL Australia have the kangaroo & emu on their coat of arms because both animals can not walk backwards. Thus presenting themselves as a forward moving nation.