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TIL sea mammals get their water from their food.

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xVaXg TIL As thanks for their assistance in the second World War, the Dutch cross-bred a species of tulip to resemble the Canadian flag
xxkb TIL with the popularity of palm reading in Japan, some are getting “palm surgery” as a way to cheat fate
WkKXd TIL Actor Verne Troyer, known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series, began his career as the stunt double for the infant character "Baby Bink" in John Hughes' film Baby's Day Out (1994)
EGOW TIL The keys to the holiest site in Christianity are held by a Muslim family that opens the church every morning. This was meant to keep the peace between the religions and has been in place since 1187 ce.
4XX TIL A 16 year old Morocan girl committed suicide after a judge forced her to marry the man who raped her. It was to perserve the honor of her family and for the rapist to avoid prosecution (10-20 years).