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TIL: The closest relatives taxonomically to Seals is believed to be Bears

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WKno TIL of David Hahn, who at 17 years old attempted to build a nuclear reactor in his backyard, which at one point was emitting over 1000 times normal background radiation.
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lNJr TIL North Korean newlyweds, immediately after their wedding, go to the nearest statue of Kim Il-sung to lay flowers at his feet
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