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TIL that the Russian Empire built a fort on the island of Kauai in Hawaii called Fort Elizabeth with permission from the local ruler.

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ax8N TIL of the Blood Bikes, a network of UK organisations that consist of volunteer bikers who transport donated blood, breastmilk and organs quickly between hospitals
b6GLj TIL Robin Lee Graham sailed alone around the world at the age of 16. His 5-year journey started in California, battling storms and loneliness with his cat aboard. He finished his journey in 1970, met his wife in South Africa, wrote a book called Dove, and settled in Montana.
wLQYE TIL that in 2018 a 4-year-old Pennsylvania boy was summoned for jury duty. He explained he had preschool that day and so could not serve.
vPpY7 TIL sharks existed before trees
0wa9A TIL the land speed record for steam powered cars was set in 2009 at 139.8 MPH beating a 103 year old record.