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TIL the body of water that includes the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico is known to German oceanographers as the American Mediterranean Sea

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neGD7 TIL about an octopus named Otto who caused a power outage by shooting water at the 2000 watt spotlight over his tank which was seemingly annoying him. Otto is an interesting octopus who has also been caught juggling hermit crabs, throwing rocks at the glass and re-arranging the contents of his tank
OGywL TIL that Nissan cars when shown in advertisements often have the number 23, because in Japanese, two is "ni" and three is "san."
OoPwL TIL that when getting a lapdance in Ohio, the stripper is not allowed to touch you unless you are a family member.
ZpgXB TIL "The wondering whore" wa the first guide book about the city's prostitutes that circulated in London beginning in 1661. Even through it was actually a guide, it was written as if it was meant to instruct the "law abiding citizens" how to avoid the prostitutes
4XOVa TIL that when testifying in court in 2009, Paris Hilton had to explain to a federal judge what “BFF” meant: “Best friend forever,” she said. He replied with “This will be my best case forever.” She then replied “You’re my best judge forever.”