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TIL that only two Northern White Rhinoceros are left, and they are both females

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7r18b TIL one reason why Stalingrad was heavily attacked and defended was the propaganda value to the city, based on it bearing the name of the current leader of the Soviet Union at that time. About 2 million died in the Battle of Stalingrad.
rR67d TIL that Jalapeño peppers and Chipotle peppers are the same pepper - Chipotle peppers are Jalapeños that have been aged to maturity, dried, and smoked.
4RY5 TIL when burning pressure treated wood, not only is the smoke toxic, but the ash produced is so toxic that a tablespoon of it can kill a full grown man.
ADRld TIL the first 1000 numbers do not have the letter A in them and are called Aban Numbers.
b9bw4 TIL: There are clear grand pianos. They're made of acrylic plastic. The Kawai CR-40 "Crystal Grand" is said to cost a quarter-million dollars according to one reviewer --though that's before haggling and discount codes. (At least the case and legs are clear; the interior workings aren't.)