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TIL six marine biologists scientifically analyzed 202 episodes of Shark Week based on 15+ variables. They concluded the episodes were "full of incorrect information," were "wildly misleading" about the field of shark research, and only 6 of them provided any actionable tips regarding conservation.

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jNb6j TIL Barysaw, Belarus, is divided by the river into old and new parts connected by two bridges. As usual for this region, families live mostly in flats in large, modern apartment buildings, but there are some single-family homes on the outskirts, some of which do not yet have indoor plumbing
ADgbl TIL Queen Elizabeth declined the opportunity to sit on the Iron Throne on set in Belfast, due to a little known rule that she may not sit on foreign thrones.
pBYQ TIL that in 1939 US and Canada refused to accept 937 Jews who were the last to escape Nazi Germany and despite desperate attempts of (non Jewish) german captain to secure safety for his passengers they were forced to return to Europe. Many of them later died in concentration camps.
epOZL TIL that in 1938, a 23 year-old Frank Sinatra was arrested in New Jersey on charges of "Seduction" and "Adultery".
6eoW TIL that Apple discontinued use of the word “laptop” in its product manuals and technology because of the potential risk caused from using your laptop… on your lap.