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TIL that the world's sperm whale population consumes almost as much seafood, by weight, as humanity.

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b96xj TIL Carrie Fisher used gaffer's tape to hold down her breasts because George Lucas 'didn't want her looking too aggressively feminine'. Carrie Fisher joked about it saying: 'No breasts bounce in space, no jiggling in the Empire'.
E1dOV TIL Alpaca, llama, and camel "Spit" isn't always just saliva. When very upset, the spit comes from their first stomach, and is green and has a very powerful stench.
grA0y TIL that the oldest football (soccer) ball dates back to 1540. It's half the size of a normal ball and was made from the bladder of a pig.
VKYp TIL of the Fukushima 50. During the 2011 earthquake in Japan, 50 workers at the nuclear power plant would not leave even though 750 others had been evacuated. For four days they kept the reactor from melting down until backup arrived, saving countless lives.
4kNNX TIL In INDIA the Rat Temple is one of the unique Temple, located in the state of Rajasthan, that houses thousands of rats and is a popular destination for pilgrims. Visitors should be mindful of local customs and show respect when visiting.