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TIL that there’s a Russian “platypus”, the Desman is nearly blind, aquatic and looks like a cross between an anteater, a mole and a river rat.

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D1xJD TIL that since 2015, the soundwave of 'O Canada' sung by fans at a bar has been stitched on to every Canadian National Soccer Jersey
6EyJ TIL some hospitals cut the Livestrong bracelets from patients’ wrists because they resemble the yellow “Do Not Resuscitate” bands.
VM0V8 TIL Judge Judy Sheindlin works 52 days a year on the show Judge Judy and has a salary of $47 million. Meaning she makes $900,000 per day she works.
PnAV TIL that mothers in Canada can get up to a year of maternity leave, whereas the max amount in the U.S. is only 12 weeks.
0dmey TIL Tiny crystals within the ear's jelly-like membrane help maintain balance. If the ear is damaged, these crystals can shift to another part of the ear, causing dizziness and imbalance.