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TIL in 2016 a bloodhound wandered into a half marathon on their own and finished in 7th place.

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X0BXr TIL that prejudice against people with red hair is a real phenomenon
X0Jm8 TIL The moderen shipping container called CONEX box (CONtainer, EXpress) was invited for Korea and Vietnam war then reinvented by Malcom McLean, a now defunct company.
8akKK TIL Of The Ma’nene Festival: An Odd Tradition Practiced in Indonesia Every Three Years where they dig up their deceased loved ones and dress them up in nice clothes. It’s believed to bring them good luck
kO9N5 TIL: Hedgehogs have noisy sex known as “Igelkarussell” in Germany, which led to many noise complaints from German residents keeping them up at night.
L8nd TIL free internet pioneer NetZero still exists, making $225 million in 2013