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TIL Three Nile crocodiles have been found in Florida. They are the second largest crocodile and are more dangerous than the native crocodiles and alligators in Florida.

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47B5 TIL: On September 13, 2001, the Queen broke a 600 year tradition, giving permission for the US national anthem to be played at Buckingham Palace during the Changing of the Guard, as a musical tribute to the fallen.
yQa9M TIL: Because of the Pearl Harbor attack, 3 sailors suffered being trapped in their submarine for 16 DAYS before they died
p8gGe TIL that most plastic isn’t actually recyclable
4BOX TIL a sloth can hold its breath underwater for over 40 minutes.
Oo654 TIL in 2010, Nestlé refused to watch a documentary about child slave labor in the cocoa industry and their involvement in it. In response, the film's director set up a large screen next to Nestle’s headquarters in Switzerland playing the film.