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TIL Dolphins come in just behind humans in brainpower - can demonstrate skills and awareness previously thought to be present only in humans.

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8aKpK TIL that during the 1956 Olympic torch relay, veterinary student Barry Larkin tricked onlookers by carrying a fake torch made of a chair leg, a pudding can, and flaming underpants. He managed to hand it over to the mayor of Sydney who gave a speech without realizing it was a hoax.
QJeAX TIL about Beanie Babies, a type of stuffed toys which became the world's first internet sensation in 1995.
Yx4W TIL the US Veteran’s Administration was given 387 acres in 1887 to create permanent housing for disabled veterans. The VA hasn’t allowed any new residents since the 1970’s, and leases the land for profit instead of building housing.
rRlrx TIL Mike Tyson has a professional boxing record of 23-0 at age 19, became the youngest Heavyweight Champion ever at 20, and was 35-0 (with 31 knockouts) and held the WBA, WBC, IBF, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles at age 21.
5Y18P TIL that some luxury perfumes contain a rare and extremely valuable type of sperm whale poop called ambergris, which fixes their smell and allows it to last longer.