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TIL that a grizzly bear’s bite is estimated to be strong enough to crush a bowling ball

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mxMVy TIL that sailships aren't really moved by the wind blowing into the sail and pushing it forward. The curved shape of the sail creates a lift force acting forward, same the aerodynamic lift that makes an aircraft fly. The wind direction can be of almost any angle relative to the ship.
ADgyn TIL that in 2011, a 134-hour documentary showing a cruise ship on its voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes was transmitted live and non-stop on Norwegian television. Approximately half the population of Norway tuned in to watch.
vWYL TIL that Colgate-Palmolive acquired Mennen, the manufacturer of Teen Spirit deodorant, for $670 Million in 1992; motivated by the popularity of Nirvana’s single ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit"
7rxML TIL about Japan's first Super Hero: Golden Bat. A character predating Superman, that is still referenced in today's shows like Steven Universe, and has left an indelible mark on Super Hero culture since his inception
DQAV TIL that in one of his comics, Punisher kills every single superhero and supervillain in the Marvel Universe including himself.