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TIL that the gentoo penguin is capable to reach speeds up to 36 km/h, making him the fastest underwater swimmers of all penguins.

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Eojo TIL Susan G. Komen for the Cure only spends 20.9% of its funds on actual research for the cure and the CEOs salary is 459k
yQ9VV TIL that the 2016 Rio Olympics were a huge financial disaster for Brazil. A $12bn price tag for the venues without any real plan on how to continue has left facilities,used by legendary athletes just years ago, in disrepair. The aquatic center pictured is now drained and filled with dirty puddles
NXMxb TIL that there is a bird called Potoo which has slightly goofy-come-creepy looks that makes them prone to being used on memes. And they are known for their incredible camouflage skills!
NXPKE TIL some great white sharks that gather seasonally around Mexico’s Guadalupe Island hang out together. They tend to be most social when looking for food — it's basically a way to “eavesdrop” on other sharks and find an easy meal.
N7d0J TIL that the physician who tended to President Garfield after he was shot was Doctor Willard Bliss. His first name was Doctor.