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TIL Japan’s famous white tailed Nara deer are taking over Tokyo as tourists who provide 80% of their food are disappearing.

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pY87Z TIL that in the 18th and 19th century, platinum was so cheap in Spain that it was used for various frauds. Notably, they created counterfeit British sovereigns with a gold-plated alloy of platinum and copper. In order to control this problem, the authorities dumped confiscated platinum into the sea.
loJn7 TIL That before Norse settlers came to Iceland the Island was inhabited by Irish Christian Monks living in several scattered monasteries
wLXEY TIL that after writer James Baldwin died in 1987, McGraw-Hill took the unprecedented step of suing his estate to recover the $200,000 advance they had paid him for a book.
kJdDd TIL that an old 12 inch tall Jack Russell Terrier named George sacrificed his life to save 5 children from a dog attack. George was celebrated and a statue was made in his honor.
OG5n6 TIL blood clots are squishy like jelly, making it possible to cough it up in the shape of your lungs